Very Good
#673 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 25% in state
Brevard High
High School · Transylvania County Schools · Brevard, NC
A Transylvania County Schools high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
609 N. Country Club Rd, Brevard, NC 28712
- Math 52% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Brevard High score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Brevard High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average508/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,560
Median home value
$372,900
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Rosman HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 270 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Transylvania County Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brevard High is listed in Transylvania County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brevard High
Brevard High is a public high school in Brevard, NC, part of Transylvania County Schools, serving approximately 807 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brevard High
What grades does Brevard High serve?
Brevard High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Brevard High?
Brevard High has an enrollment of approximately 807 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brevard High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brevard High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brevard High rank in NC?
Brevard High ranks #673 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Brevard High's MySchoolScout rating?
Brevard High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brevard High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brevard High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brevard High a charter school?
No, Brevard High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brevard High a Title I school?
No, Brevard High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brevard High?
99.5% of students at Brevard High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 807
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Transylvania County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (828) 884-4103
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28712)
- 19,600
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 53.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28712; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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