Swain County Middle School

Swain County Schools
135 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
485 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Swain County Middle School, located in the scenic town of Bryson City, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Swain County School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and personal growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with North Carolina state standards, the faculty strives to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and community responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Swain County Middle School prides itself on a supportive school culture that celebrates the unique heritage of the Western North Carolina region. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, which allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a focus on the "whole child," the school maintains strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement needed to succeed throughout their middle school years.
485
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    310 (63.9 %)
  • American Indian
    113 (23.3 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (6.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (5.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Swain County Schools
Phone: (828)488-3480
Website: http://www.swain.k12.nc.us/middle
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 450
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 98
Grade 6 122
Grade 7 134
Grade 8 131
Gender Ratio