For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 127 students in Swannanoa, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Swannanoa, NC is Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swannanoa, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Swannanoa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Swannanoa, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Community High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Swannanoa, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Swannanoa, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Swannanoa, NC include Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Swannanoa?
1 public high schools are located in Swannanoa.
What is the racial composition of students in Swannanoa?
Swannanoa public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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