Cherokee Extension School vs Swain County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 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
Swain County High School
Bryson City · Public high · Grades 9–12
536 students
| Measure | Cherokee Extension School Bryson City, North Carolina | Swain County High School Bryson City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #349 of 528 |
| National rank | – | #12751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 110 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | – | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Bryson City | Bryson City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Extension School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 98.1%).
- •Swain County High School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 110.
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 Swain County High School?
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 Swain County High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bryson City and Bryson City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Extension School: 110. Swain County High School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Extension School and Swain County High School rank in North Carolina?
Cherokee Extension School is unranked and Swain County High School is 349th of 528 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).