Total enrollment
3,640
-169 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Transylvania County
North Carolina · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Transylvania County number 10, teaching approximately 3,640 North Carolina students against a population of 33,691. By level, that breaks down as 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Transylvania County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 82%
% Hispanic
12%
was 8%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
2 districts
Enrollment
3,640
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,184
Above North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.1%
Above North Carolina avg
Elementary
5
1,867 students
Middle
2
659 students
High
3
1,114 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Transylvania County Schools
3,205 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Transylvania County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. North Carolina state average: 51.8%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Brevard High· 66.5%
- Rosman Elementary· 63.2%
- Rosman High· 54.8%
- Pisgah Forest Elementary· 53.8%
- Brevard Middle· 53.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Rosman Middle· 47.0%
- Brevard Elementary· 48.8%
- T C Henderson· 50.9%
- Brevard Middle· 53.1%
- Pisgah Forest Elementary· 53.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard High | Brevard | High | 09-12 | 799 | · |
| Brevard Elementary | Brevard | Elementary | PK-05 | 524 | · |
| Brevard Middle | Brevard | Middle | 06-08 | 472 | · |
| Brevard Academy | Pisgah Forest | Elementary | KG-08 | 435 | · |
| Pisgah Forest Elementary | Brevard | Elementary | PK-05 | 431 | · |
| Rosman Elementary | Rosman | Elementary | PK-05 | 344 | · |
| Rosman High | Rosman | High | 09-12 | 254 | · |
| Rosman Middle | Rosman | Middle | 06-08 | 187 | · |
| T C Henderson | Lake Toxaway | Elementary | PK-05 | 133 | · |
| Davidson River School | Brevard | High | 06-12 | 61 | · |
Cities in Transylvania County
About Transylvania County
Transylvania County is a compact North Carolina county of about 33,691 residents, home to 10 public schools and roughly 3,640 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,184 a year, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% meaningfully above the North Carolina median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Transylvania County covers 5 elementary schools (1,867 students), 2 middle schools (659), and 3 high schools (1,114).
Transylvania County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,205 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Transylvania County has declined 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,809 students to 3,640. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 8% to 12%.
On this page, the community for Transylvania County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
Transylvania County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data