Cherokee Extension School
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Swain Academy
Bryson City, North Carolina · Grades 9 to 12 · Swain County Schools
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About Swain Academy
Swain Academy is a public school in Bryson City, North Carolina, serving grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 32 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 3.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a remote rural area more than 25 miles from an urban area, in Swain County. There are 7 other schools within 5 miles. Swain County Schools runs 6 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school.
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School facts
| Address | 1417 Fontana Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (828) 488-3120 |
| School district | Swain County Schools |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Students (2024-25) | 32 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 3.3 |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Alternative |
| Level | High |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, remote, Swain County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370444003685). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Swain County High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bryson City · under 0.1 miCherokee Extension SchoolPublic · Grades K to 12Bryson City · 1.6 miSwain County Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bryson City · 1.7 miGrace Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 2Bryson City · 1.9 miMountain DiscoveryCharter · Grades K to 8Bryson City · 2.3 miSwain County East ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Bryson City · 3.9 miSwain County West ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Bryson City · 4.5 miSmokey Mountain ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 8Whittier, NC · 7.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Swain Academy serve?
Swain Academy serves grades 9 through 12.
How many students attend Swain Academy?
Swain Academy reported 32 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swain Academy?
About 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 32 students and 3.3 teachers in federal data.
Is Swain Academy a public or charter school?
Swain Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Swain Academy in?
Swain Academy is part of Swain County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/swain-county-schools/
Where is Swain Academy located?
Swain Academy is at 1417 Fontana Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713. The phone number is (828) 488-3120.
How many other schools are near Swain Academy?
There are 7 other schools within 5 miles of Swain Academy in our directory.
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