School Overview
Swain County High School, located in the scenic town of Bryson City, North Carolina, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding community. Situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the school operates under the Swain County Schools district and is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development for students in grades 9 through 12. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, Swain County High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and career-technical education (CTE) pathways that reflect the needs and interests of the local student body. The school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, leveraging its location to engage students in both regional culture and modern academic standards. By providing access to diverse resources and supportive faculty, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens within the Western North Carolina region and beyond.
536
Total Students
27.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swain County High School
Demographic Student Count
White361
Hispanic35
Black2
Asian3
Two or More38
American Indian97
  • White
    361 (67.4%)
  • American Indian
    97 (18.1%)
  • Two or More
    38 (7.1%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (6.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Swain County Schools
Phone: (828)488-2152
Website: http://www.swain.k12.nc.us/high
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 526
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 143
Grade 10 126
Grade 11 142
Grade 12 125

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Swain County High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9143
Grade 10126
Grade 11142
Grade 12125
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Swain County High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28653.4%
Male25046.6%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)