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Swain Academy

1417 Fontana Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713 · (828) 488-3120 · Swain County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL32 STUDENTS
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Enrollment
32
High
DISTRICT 284 · STATE 761
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
27 students
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 91341%
Grade 101031%
Grade 11722%
Grade 1226%
Student demographics
White
1753%
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 42% · US 43%
Hispanic
26%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 22% · US 30%
Black
26%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 25% · US 15%
Two+
39%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 6% · US 5%
Native American
825%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 1% · US 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1959%
Female
1341%

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Test scores

NC EOG / EOC 2024-25 . % Grade Level Proficient (Level 3+)
English Language Arts
21.4%
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State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: NC EOG / EOC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

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Where Swain Academy ranks

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Enrollment
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32#586 of 598
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About Swain Academy

Swain Academy is classified as a high school. It is located in Bryson City, North Carolina. It reported 32 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. By comparison, high schools in North Carolina enroll about 761 students on average.

Swain County Schools counts 6 schools and 1,872 students, including Swain Academy.

More than half of the students at Swain Academy are White (53%). Next come 25% Native American, 9% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, and 6% Black.

A staff of 3.3 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 9.8:1. The gap from the 19.6:1 average for high schools in North Carolina is 9.8 students per teacher. By family income, 84% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Swain County is 96%.

The school's county is Swain County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $52,349, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. There are 9 public schools in the county, enrolling about 3,393, Swain Academy among them.

Swain Academy is less than a tenth of a mile from Swain County High School, its nearest public school. Around the school, 6 other public schools are within five miles.

The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.

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Swain County at a glance

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Population
14,013
Census ACS
Median income
$52,349
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
3,393 students

Quick facts

School name
Swain Academy
District
Swain County Schools
Address
1417 Fontana Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone
(828) 488-3120
County
Swain County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
32
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Free and reduced lunch
27 (84%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
370444003685
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Swain Academy
How many students attend Swain Academy?
Swain Academy enrolls approximately 32 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Swain Academy serve?
Swain Academy serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swain Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Swain Academy is approximately 9.8:1 (3 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Swain Academy?
Swain Academy reports a student body of 53% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Black, 9% Two or more.
Is Swain Academy public or private?
Swain Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Swain County Schools.
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