For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 661 students in Bryson City, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Bryson City, NC is Swain County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bryson City, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bryson City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Bryson City, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Swain County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bryson City, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swain County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 Fontana Road
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Main Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Bryson City, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1415 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bryson City, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Bryson City, NC include Swain County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bryson City?
2 public high schools are located in Bryson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bryson City?
Bryson City public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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