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Swain County Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

280 School Drive
Bryson City, NC 28713
Swain County
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PH: (828) 488-3129

Grades K-12
1848 students
6 schools

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EOG Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

81% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Math

74% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

90% (2007)

87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

92% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

82% (2007)

84% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

94% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

89% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2007.

Math

65% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

See North Carolina's state standards

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EOG Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	81%
Female	83%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	82%
White	81%
Free and reduced-price lunch	72%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	>95%
Students with disabilities	36%
Non-disabled students	91%

Math	This District
All Students	74%
Female	74%
Male	73%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	76%
White	75%
Free and reduced-price lunch	64%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	88%
Students with disabilities	32%
Non-disabled students	82%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	93%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	91%
White	88%
Free and reduced-price lunch	84%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	>95%
Students with disabilities	54%
Non-disabled students	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	78%
White	73%
Free and reduced-price lunch	71%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	80%
Students with disabilities	42%
Non-disabled students	83%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	92%
Female	92%
Male	91%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	79%
White	>95%
Free and reduced-price lunch	83%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	>95%
Students with disabilities	57%
Non-disabled students	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	65%
Male	71%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	59%
White	73%
Free and reduced-price lunch	56%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	81%
Students with disabilities	21%
Non-disabled students	76%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	88%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	85%
White	81%
Free and reduced-price lunch	76%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	91%
Students with disabilities	48%
Non-disabled students	88%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	78%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	80%
White	77%
Free and reduced-price lunch	69%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	90%
Students with disabilities	33%
Non-disabled students	85%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	>95%
Male	89%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	92%
White	94%
Free and reduced-price lunch	91%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	>95%
Students with disabilities	76%
Non-disabled students	>95%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	69%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	60%
White	71%
Free and reduced-price lunch	57%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	81%
Students with disabilities	56%
Non-disabled students	72%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	89%
Female	91%
Male	86%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	87%
White	89%
Free and reduced-price lunch	88%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	90%
Students with disabilities	65%
Non-disabled students	93%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	68%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
American Indian	55%
White	68%
Free and reduced-price lunch	63%
Not free and reduced-price lunch	67%
Students with disabilities	35%
Non-disabled students	69%

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

EOC Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Algebra I

60% (2007)

80% (2006)

84% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 67% in 2007.

Algebra II

84% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

English I

71% (2007)

86% (2006)

88% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for English I was 72% in 2007.

Biology

55% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Biology was 65% in 2007.

United States History

76% (2007)
The state average for United States History was 65% in 2007.

Civics and Economics

72% (2007)
The state average for Civics and Economics was 66% in 2007.

Geometry

59% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2007.

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in algebra I, algebra II, English I, biology, civics and economics, United States history and geometry.
The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

Testing in North Carolina: An Overview

See North Carolina's state standards

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Teachers

Teacher Credentials

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Fully licensed	100%	89%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Experience

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
3 or fewer years	0%	22%
4 to 10 years	0%	25%
10 or more years	100%	53%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Teacher Education Levels

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Master's degree or higher	0%	26%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	14	19
Grade 1	17	19
Grade 2	16	19
Grade 3	16	19
Grade 4	15	20
Grade 5	14	21
Grade 6	19	21
Grade 7	19	21
Grade 8	18	20
English I (high school)	16	16

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White	72%	55%
American Indian	23%	1%
Hispanic	3%	10%
Black	1%	31%
Asian	<1%	2%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: NCDPI, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	54%	48%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Attendance

Source: NCDPI, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Attendance rate	94%	95%

School Attendance: Issues to Consider >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,024	$7,951

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	61%
Student and staff support	9%	10%
Administration	12%	11%
Other expenditures	19%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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