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Swain County High School

1415 Fontana Road, Bryson City, NC 28713, United States

+1 (828) 488-2152

http://www.swain.k12.nc.us/high

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Swain County High School Overview

About This School

Swain County High School is a public high in Bryson City, North Carolina, serving 536 students in grades 9-12. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 with 27 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $52,596. Academic support is further provided through a ratio of 268 students per counselor. Students at the school are 47% male and 53% female. The student body is 67% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

536

Total Students

Grade 9-12

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

27 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Swain County

Students per Counselor

268:1

Swain County High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.2:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

268

Students per Counselor

Swain County High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$52,596

City Avg: $51,005

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor268:1

Swain County High School Student Demographics

Student Body

46.64%

Male

53.36%

Female

Total Enrollment: 536 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White67.35%

Hispanic6.53%

Asian0.56%

Black0.37%

Two or More Races7.09%

Native American18.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swain County High School

Q: What is Swain County High School?

A: Swain County High School is a high public located in Bryson City.

Q: How many students attend Swain County High School?

A: Swain County High School has approximately 536 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Swain County High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Swain County High School is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Swain County High School

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 Swain County High School - Bryson City, NC

Quick Facts about Swain County High School
School Name	Swain County High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	1415 Fontana Road, Bryson City, NC 28713, Bryson City, NC
County	Swain County
Phone	+1 (828) 488-2152
Total Students	536
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	27
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Swain County High School

What is Swain County High School?

Swain County High School is a high public located in Bryson City.

How many students attend Swain County High School?

Swain County High School has approximately 536 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swain County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Swain County High School is 19:1.

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