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Swain County West Elementary

4142 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, United States

+1 (828) 488-2119

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

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Swain County West Elementary Overview

About This School

Swain County West Elementary is a public middle in Bryson City, North Carolina, serving 403 students in grades K-6. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with 25 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $52,596. Support services include one counselor for every 403 students. The student body is composed of 57% male and 43% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 73% White, 12% Two or More Races, 6% Hispanic, and 1% Asian.

403

Total Students

K-6

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

25 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

K-6

County

Swain County

Students per Counselor

403:1

Swain County West Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.2:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

403

Students per Counselor

Swain County West Elementary 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 Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor403:1

Swain County West Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

56.82%

Male

43.18%

Female

Total Enrollment: 403 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White72.7%

Hispanic6.45%

Asian1.24%

Black0%

Two or More Races11.66%

Native American7.94%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swain County West Elementary

Q: What is Swain County West Elementary?

A: Swain County West Elementary is a middle public located in Bryson City.

Q: How many students attend Swain County West Elementary?

A: Swain County West Elementary has approximately 403 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Swain County West Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Swain County West Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Swain County West Elementary

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 West Elementary - Bryson City, NC

Quick Facts about Swain County West Elementary
School Name	Swain County West Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-6
Location	4142 Hwy 19 West, Bryson City, NC 28713, Bryson City, NC
County	Swain County
Phone	+1 (828) 488-2119
Total Students	403
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	25
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Swain County West Elementary

What is Swain County West Elementary?

Swain County West Elementary is a middle public located in Bryson City.

How many students attend Swain County West Elementary?

Swain County West Elementary has approximately 403 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swain County West Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Swain County West Elementary is 15:1.

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