Granville Central High vs Swain County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 438 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granville Central High
Stem · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students
Swain County High School
Bryson City · Public high · Grades 9–12
536 students
| Measure | Granville Central High Stem, North Carolina | Swain County High School Bryson City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 528 | #349 of 528 |
| National rank | #14993 of 16,910 | #12751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Stem | Bryson City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swain County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 21.7).
- •Swain County High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Swain County High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Granville Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.1%).
- •Swain County High School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 24.1).
- •Swain County High School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 531.
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 Granville Central High better than Swain County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Swain County High School ranks higher (32.6 vs 21.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Granville Central High and Swain County High School?
About 438 km in a straight line, between Stem and Bryson City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granville Central High: 531. Swain County High School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granville Central High and Swain County High School rank in North Carolina?
Granville Central High is 452nd of 528 and Swain County High School is 349th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).