Smokey Mountain Elementary vs Swain County East Elementary
Smokey Mountain Elementary has a higher overall rating of 4.7/10 compared to 4.0/10. In math proficiency, Swain County East Elementary leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Smokey Mountain Elementary
Whittier, NC
4.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
356 students
Swain County East Elementary
Bryson City, NC
4.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
350 students
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| Metric | Smokey Mountain Elementary | Swain County East Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.7 / 10 | 4.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.1 | 3.9 |
| Growth Score | 6.3 | 2.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.6% | 98% |
| Environment Score | 4.8 | 8.3 |
| State Rank | #2,268 of 2,660 | #2,496 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 15th | 6th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Smokey Mountain Elementary | Swain County East Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 21.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 30.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Smokey Mountain Elementary | Swain County East Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 356 | 350 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.6% | 98.0% |
| District | Jackson County Public Schools | Swain County Schools |
| City | Whittier | Bryson City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Whittier (28789) | Bryson City (28713) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,026 | $56,368 |
| Median Home Value | $220,900 | $231,300 |
| Median Rent | $939 | $707 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.7% | 25.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.7% | 16.4% |
| Avg Commute | — | 24 min |