For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,090 students in 28713, NC (there are , serving 21 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28713, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28713, NC are Swain County High School, Mountain Discovery and Swain County West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28713 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28713, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28713, NC Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Discovery
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
890 Jenkins Branch Rd N
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-1222
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-1222
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Swain County West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4142 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2119
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2119
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Swain County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3480
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3480
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Swain County East Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4747 Ela Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0939
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0939
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Main Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 33%
28713, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1415 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
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 schools in 28713, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28713, NC include Swain County High School, Mountain Discovery and Swain County West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 28713?
7 public schools are located in 28713.
What percentage of students in 28713 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28713 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28713?
28713 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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