Cherokee Extension School vs Swain County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 359 m 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 Middle School
Bryson City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
| Measure | Cherokee Extension School Bryson City, North Carolina | Swain County Middle School Bryson City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #208 of 469 |
| National rank | – | #10771 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 110 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| 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 99.3%).
- •Swain County Middle School is the larger school with 453 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 Middle 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 Middle School?
About 359 m in a straight line, between Bryson City and Bryson City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Extension School: 110. Swain County Middle School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Extension School and Swain County Middle School rank in North Carolina?
Cherokee Extension School is unranked and Swain County Middle School is 208th of 469 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).