For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 193 students in Bryson City, NC.
The top ranked public charter school in Bryson City, NC is Mountain Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bryson City, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Bryson City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bryson City, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Bryson City, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1415 Fontana Rd
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-0190
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Bryson City, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Bryson City, NC include Mountain Discovery.
How many public charter schools are located in Bryson City?
1 public charter schools are located in Bryson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bryson City?
Bryson City public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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