- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bryson City, NC
Swain County High School
Federal NCES profile for Swain County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370444001763
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swain County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Bryson City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Swain County High School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swain County High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Bryson City, NC.
School address
District: Swain County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370444001763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Swain County High School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370444001763 · Bryson City, NC High · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 13.7:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Swain County Middle School (453 students)
Swain County High School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Swain County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Swain County High School
536 students
- Swain County M
Swain County Middle School
453 students
- Swain County W
Swain County West Elementary
403 students
- Swain County E
Swain County East Elementary
338 students
- Cherokee Exten 110
Cherokee Extension School
110 students
What this shows Swain County High School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swain County High School compares
Swain County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Swain County High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Swain County Schools reports $14,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swain County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swain County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swain County West Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swain County East Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Extension School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Swain County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swain County High School
How many students attend Swain County High School?
Swain County High School has 536 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bryson City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swain County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swain County High School is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swain County High School?
45.4% of students at Swain County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swain County High School?
The largest demographic group at Swain County High School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Bryson City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swain County High School?
Swain County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swain County High School rank among public schools in Bryson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Swain County High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Bryson City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bryson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Swain County Schools?
Besides Swain County High School, Swain County Schools also operates Swain County Middle School (453 students), Swain County West Elementary (403 students), and Swain County East Elementary (338 students). See the Swain County Schools district page for the complete list.