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Best Bryson City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,531 students in Bryson City, NC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bryson City, NC are Mountain Discovery, Swain County West Elementary School and Swain County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bryson City, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bryson City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Bryson City, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Discovery
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
890 Jenkins Branch Rd N
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-1222
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Swain County West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4142 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2119
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Swain County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3480
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Swain County East Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 Ela Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0939
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Cherokee Extension School
50 Main Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bryson City, North Carolina

Bryson City, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Schl Appl Science Mat & High School (Closed 2010)
1415 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bryson City, NC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bryson City, NC include Mountain Discovery, Swain County West Elementary School and Swain County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bryson City?
5 public elementary schools are located in Bryson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bryson City?
Bryson City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bryson City are often viewed compared to one another?

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