Graham County Schools, North Carolina

Graham County Schools is a unified school district in Graham County, North Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 8,072 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 292 sq mi (756 km²) of land.

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Graham County Schools in North Carolina
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,072
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Graham County
Land area
292 sq mi (756 km²)
Median household income
$49,684 ± $4,545
Median home value
$170,600 ± $23,203
Water area
9.67 sq mi (25.1 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3701770
Coordinates (central point)
35.348652, -83.830926

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Graham County Schools, largest first

  1. Cheoah Township6,008 people
  2. Stecoah Township1,190 people
  3. Yellow Creek Township874 people
  4. Robbinsville (town)577 people
  5. Lake Santeetlah (town)82 people
  6. Fontana Dam (town)0 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Cherokee County Schools20 mi southwest
  2. Swain County Schools21 mi northeast
  3. Blount County School District, Tennessee23 mi north
  4. Monroe County School District, Tennessee23 mi west
  5. Macon County Schools27 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Graham County Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Graham County Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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