Total enrollment
2,093
-156 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Bryson City
North Carolina · Public K-12
Bryson City hosts 7 public K-12 schools inside North Carolina, collectively enrolling about 2,093 students (around 299 per campus).
7-year change in Bryson City
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Extension School | Combined | KG-12 | 110 |
| Mountain Discovery | Elementary | KG-08 | 221 |
| Swain Academy | High | 09-12 | 32 |
| Swain County East Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 338 |
| Swain County High School | High | 09-12 | 536 |
| Swain County Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 453 |
| Swain County West Elementary | Elementary | KG-06 | 403 |
About Bryson City
Across Bryson City, North Carolina, 7 public schools enrolls about 2,093 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Bryson City average about 299 students each, 48% noticeably below the North Carolina norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,093 students, shrank 7% from the 2,249 reported in SY 2017-18. Bryson City now counts 7 public schools, up from 6 in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Bryson City discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.