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Transylvania County

North Carolina · Public K-12

10 public schools serving approximately 3,725 students, in a county of 33,691 residents.

Schools
10
2 districts
Enrollment
3,725
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,184
Above North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.5%
Below North Carolina avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Transylvania County Schools
3,312 students · 2 districts in Transylvania County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Transylvania County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
88%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
78%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
40.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.8%
civilian labor
Median age
52
15.7% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Brevard HighBrevardHigh09-12751·
Brevard ElementaryBrevardElementaryPK-05544·
Brevard MiddleBrevardMiddle06-08535·
Pisgah Forest ElementaryBrevardElementaryPK-05464·
Brevard AcademyPisgah ForestElementaryKG-08413·
Rosman ElementaryRosmanElementaryPK-05347·
Rosman HighRosmanHigh09-12264·
Rosman MiddleRosmanMiddle06-08209·
T C HendersonLake ToxawayElementaryPK-05125·
Davidson River SchoolBrevardHigh09-1273·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Transylvania County?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Transylvania County, North Carolina, with a combined enrollment of about 3,725.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Transylvania County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County Schools is the largest school district in Transylvania County, serving approximately 3,312 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Transylvania County?
Transylvania County has roughly 33,691 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Transylvania County?
Median household income in Transylvania County is $66,184, above the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Transylvania County?
Approximately 40.0% of adults 25 and older in Transylvania County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Transylvania County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 53.5% of students in Transylvania County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Carolina county average of 68.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Transylvania County schools?
Across Transylvania County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Transylvania County?
Transylvania County residents are approximately 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Transylvania County is owner-occupied?
Transylvania County has about 19,266 housing units, of which roughly 74.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data