For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 784 students in 28713, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28713, NC are Mountain Discovery and Swain County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28713 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 28713, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28713, NC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Discovery
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
890 Jenkins Branch Rd N
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-1222
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-1222
Gr: K-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Swain County Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Arlington Ave
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3480
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3480
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
50 Main Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-3129
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 28713, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 28713, NC include Mountain Discovery and Swain County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28713?
3 public middle schools are located in 28713.
What is the racial composition of students in 28713?
28713 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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