Mountain Discovery vs Swain County West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.4 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 West Elementary
Bryson City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
403 students
| Measure | Mountain Discovery Bryson City, North Carolina | Swain County West Elementary Bryson City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 1,457 | #715 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #23923 of 50,301 | #37177 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 221 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| 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 32.1).
- •Swain County West Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Mountain Discovery does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Swain County West Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.0).
- •Swain County West Elementary is the larger school with 403 students compared with 221.
- •Mountain Discovery is a charter school while Swain County West 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 West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Discovery ranks higher (51.8 vs 32.1 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 West Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Bryson City and Bryson City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Discovery: 221. Swain County West Elementary: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Discovery and Swain County West Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Mountain Discovery is 309th of 1,457 and Swain County West Elementary is 715th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).