Cherokee Extension School vs Mountain Discovery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Extension School
Bryson City · Public other · Grades K–12
110 students
Mountain Discovery
Bryson City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
221 students
| Measure | Cherokee Extension School Bryson City, North Carolina | Mountain Discovery Bryson City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #309 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #23923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 110 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Bryson City | Bryson City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Discovery is the larger school with 221 students compared with 110.
- •Cherokee Extension School is a public school while Mountain Discovery is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee Extension School better than Mountain Discovery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cherokee Extension School and Mountain Discovery?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bryson City and Bryson City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Extension School: 110. Mountain Discovery: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Extension School and Mountain Discovery rank in North Carolina?
Cherokee Extension School is unranked and Mountain Discovery is 309th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).