Mountain Discovery vs Swain County East Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Discovery
Bryson City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
221 students
Swain County East Elementary
Bryson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
| Measure | Mountain Discovery Bryson City, North Carolina | Swain County East Elementary Bryson City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 1,457 | #813 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #23923 of 50,301 | #39030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 221 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Bryson City | Bryson City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Discovery scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 29.3).
- •Mountain Discovery does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Swain County East Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.0).
- •Swain County East Elementary is the larger school with 338 students compared with 221.
- •Mountain Discovery is a charter school while Swain County East Elementary is a public 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 Mountain Discovery better than Swain County East Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Discovery ranks higher (51.8 vs 29.3 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 Mountain Discovery and Swain County East Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Bryson City and Bryson City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Discovery: 221. Swain County East Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Discovery and Swain County East Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Mountain Discovery is 309th of 1,457 and Swain County East Elementary is 813th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).