- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bryson City, NC
Swain County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Swain County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370444002314
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swain County Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Bryson City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Swain County Middle 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 Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Bryson City, NC.
School address
District: Swain County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370444002314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Swain County Middle School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 370444002314 · Bryson City, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 15.6:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Swain County High School (536 students)
Swain County Middle School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Swain County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swain County H
Swain County High School
536 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swain County Middle School compares
Swain County Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 13% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.4%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Swain County Middle School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swain County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swain County West Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swain County East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Extension School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Swain County Middle 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 middle 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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Swain County Middle School
How many students attend Swain County Middle School?
Swain County Middle School has 453 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bryson City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swain County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swain County Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Middle School?
57.1% of students at Swain County Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Swain County Middle School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Bryson City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swain County Middle School?
Swain County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Bryson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Swain County Middle School ranks #4 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 Middle School, Swain County Schools also operates Swain County High School (536 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.