Schools in Bryson City, North Carolina (2025)
6 schools · 2,061 students · 5 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 403.
Bryson City, in North Carolina, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,061 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 5 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Bryson City's schools is 403, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Mountain Discovery (51.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Swain County Middle School (35.5, lower 50% of middle schools nationally), and Swain County High School (32.6, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Swain County High School (536 students), Swain County Middle School (453 students), Swain County West Elementary (403 students).
Ranked schools in Bryson City
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 152Mountain DiscoveryBryson City · Charter Elementary42% Math proficiency · 221 students
- 236Swain County Middle SchoolBryson City · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 453 students
- 333Swain County High SchoolBryson City · Public High37% Math proficiency · 536 students
- 432Swain County West ElementaryBryson City · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 403 students
- 529Swain County East ElementaryBryson City · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 338 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Discovery Bryson City · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 51.8 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 221 |
| 2 | Swain County Middle School Bryson City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 453 |
| 3 | Swain County High School Bryson City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 536 |
| 4 | Swain County West Elementary Bryson City · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 32.1 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 403 |
| 5 | Swain County East Elementary Bryson City · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 29.3 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 338 |
Other schools in Bryson City
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Bryson City side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Bryson City?
Mountain Discovery is the highest-ranked school in Bryson City with a Success Index (US) of 51.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Bryson City?
Bryson City has 6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other) educating 2,061 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Bryson City?
The median Enrollment across schools in Bryson City is 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.