Summary:
The 28713 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area display varying levels of academic performance, with Mountain Discovery Charter School standing out as a high-performing institution, while the Swain County Schools generally perform below the state averages in most subject areas and grade levels.
Mountain Discovery Charter School is a public charter school that excels in academic achievement, with several grades exceeding the state averages in mathematics, reading, and science. In contrast, Swain County High School has seen a decline in its ranking, dropping from 314th out of 621 North Carolina high schools in 2021-2022 to 486th out of 640 in 2023-2024. The high free/reduced lunch rates at the Swain County Schools (ranging from 51.43% to 99.26%) suggest a relatively low-income student population in the area.
The data also reveals that Swain County West Elementary has the highest percentage of white students at 74.69%, while Swain County East Elementary has the highest percentage of non-white students at 52.21%. The alternative school, Cherokee Extension School, stands out with an unusually high student-teacher ratio of 124.2, which may indicate a lack of resources or staffing.
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