Davidson River School

Davidson River School operates as a tiny secondary school in Brevard, North Carolina, overseen by Transylvania County Schools. Current enrollment sits at 61 students spanning grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 761 students per school, that is 92% leaner than typical.

Across the 9 schools in Transylvania County Schools (3,205 students total), Davidson River School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Davidson River School reports that White students make up the majority at 72%. Other groups include 15% multiracial, 10% Hispanic, 3% Black. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 88%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Davidson River School has 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 6.8:1. The state averages around 19.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 92% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Transylvania County indicate median household income runs about $66,184, about 40% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Davidson River School is one of 10 public schools in Transylvania County (combined enrollment of about 3,640 students).

Pisgah Forest Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 5 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a town-based area.

Looking at the recent track record. Davidson River School's enrollment has contracted 29% since 2018, when it stood at 86 (now 61). Over the same period, the Hispanic share climbed from 3% to 10%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 9.6:1 in 2018 to 6.8:1 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.