How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Swain County High School | Swain County West Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bryson City, NC | Bryson City, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 536 | 403 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.4% | 99.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Swain County High School | Swain County West Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,228 | $15,228 |
| District | Swain County Schools | Swain County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Swain County High School | Swain County West Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 72.7% |
| African American | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18.1% | 7.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 11.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Swain County High School | Swain County West Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 268:1 | 403:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.6% | 55.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 71 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.