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Swain County Schools, North Carolina

Swain County Schools is a unified school district in Swain County, North Carolina, for grades K–12. About 10,179 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 489 sq mi (1,267 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
10,179 ± 426
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Swain County
Land area
489 sq mi (1,267 km²)
Median household income
$51,236 ± $5,858
Median home value
$222,600 ± $22,348
Water area
12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3704440
Coordinates (central point)
35.510891, -83.520265
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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 Swain County Schools, largest first

  1. Charleston Township11,820 people
  2. Nantahala Township2,137 people
  3. Bryson City (town)1,902 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 Central Schools14 mi east
  2. Sevier County School District, Tennessee19 mi north
  3. Graham County Schools21 mi southwest
  4. Blount County School District, Tennessee25 mi northwest
  5. Macon County Schools25 mi south
  6. Jackson County Schools27 mi southeast
  7. Haywood County Schools30 mi east

These share a boundary with Swain 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 Swain County Schools before you rely on it.

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