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Mountain Discovery

890 Jenkins Branch Rd N, Bryson City, NC 28713, United States

+1 (828) 488-1222

http://www.mountaindiscovery.org

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Mountain Discovery Overview

About This School

Mountain Discovery is a charter school middle in Bryson City, North Carolina, serving 221 students in grades K-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 13 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $41,458. Students are evenly split between male and female populations. The student body is 79% White, 9% Two or More Races, 2% Black, 1% Hispanic, and 1% Asian.

221

Total Students

K-8

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

13 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

charter school

Grade Levels

K-8

County

Swain County

Students per Counselor

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Mountain Discovery Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.2:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

Students per Counselor

Mountain Discovery Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$41,458

City Avg: $51,005

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor:1

Mountain Discovery Student Demographics

Student Body

50.23%

Male

49.77%

Female

Total Enrollment: 221 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White78.73%

Hispanic1.36%

Asian1.36%

Black1.81%

Two or More Races8.6%

Native American7.69%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain Discovery

Q: What is Mountain Discovery?

A: Mountain Discovery is a middle charter school located in Bryson City.

Q: How many students attend Mountain Discovery?

A: Mountain Discovery has approximately 221 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Discovery?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Discovery is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Mountain Discovery

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Mountain Discovery - Bryson City, NC

Quick Facts about Mountain Discovery
School Name	Mountain Discovery
School Type	charter school
Grade Levels	K-8
Location	890 Jenkins Branch Rd N, Bryson City, NC 28713, Bryson City, NC
County	Swain County
Phone	+1 (828) 488-1222
Total Students	221
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	13
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Discovery

What is Mountain Discovery?

Mountain Discovery is a middle charter school located in Bryson City.

How many students attend Mountain Discovery?

Mountain Discovery has approximately 221 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Discovery?

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Discovery is 16:1.

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