Best Schools in Swain County, NC
Swain County, NC has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,103 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Swain County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Swain County, NC
The top high schools in Swain County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
2. Swain County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
3. Cherokee Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Central High School • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 709 Students
Best Middle Schools in Swain County, NC
The top middle schools in Swain County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students
2. Mountain View Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 567 Students
3. Swain County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Swain County, NC
The top elementary schools in Swain County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swain County West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 403 Students
2. Mountain Discovery
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Discovery Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 174 Students
3. Iotla Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 403 Students
4. Swain County East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
5. Grace Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grace Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 21 Students
6. New Kituwah Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Kituwah Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 90 Students
7. Cherokee Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Central Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Swain County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Swain County, NC has a total population of 14,117 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Swain County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Swain County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Swain County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Swain County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Swain County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Swain County, NC
How many schools are in Swain County, NC?
Swain County, NC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,103 students in total.
How do schools in Swain County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Swain County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Swain County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Swain County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Swain County, NC
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Swain County
1 places in Swain County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Bryson City (5)
School districts (1)
- Swain County Schools (4 schools)