Overview

Swain Co West Elementary is a public school in Bryson City, NC, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 3 elementary schools in Swain County School District.

School Rating

Swain Co West Elementary is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
4/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

4142 Highway 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
School leader: Ms Lisa Sutton
(828) 488-2119
(828) 488-0797
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Bryson City Head Start
    1.39 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    Mountain Discovery Charter School
    2.4 miles
    Public charter; K-8
    3.2 (19 Reviews)
  • NA
    Little Hands Playskool
    2.89 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Play & Learn Child Care Center
    3.07 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Morningstar Day Care Center
    3.28 miles
    Private; PK
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Grace Christian Academy
    3.32 miles
    Private; K-11
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    Swain County Middle School
    3.42 miles
    Public district; PK, 6-8
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Bright Adventures Pre-Kindergarten
    3.44 miles
    Private; PK
    5.0 (2 Reviews)
  • NA
    Grace Christian Academy
    3.49 miles
    Private; PK-8
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    Iotla Elementary
    11.69 miles
    Public district; PK, K-4
    5.0 (2 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    Swain County Middle School
    3.42 miles
    Public district; PK, 6-8
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 7 /10
    Mountain Discovery Charter School
    2.4 miles
    Public charter; K-8
    3.2 (19 Reviews)
  • 5 /10
    Swain County East Elementary
    7.3 miles
    Public district; K-5
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • 3 /10
    Smokey Mountain Elementary
    9.72 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
    3.4 (5 Reviews)
  • 3 /10
    Swain County High School
    4.58 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    2.0 (5 Reviews)