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Transylvania County Schools

225 Rosenwald Ln
Brevard, NC 28712-3239
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Transylvania County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,317 students in Transylvania County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
51±¬ÁÏs in Transylvania County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,760 Schools
# Students
3,317 Students
1,546,300 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
100,036 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Transylvania County Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#147 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(21-22)
50%
51%
53%
50%
60%
63%
(21-22)
89%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
21%
% Black
4%
25%
% White
75%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,534 is higher than the state median of $11,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,067 is higher than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,534
$11,192
Spending / Student
$13,067
$11,617

Best Transylvania County Schools 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosman High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
749 Pickens Hwy
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4284
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Brevard High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
609 N. Country Club Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-4103
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Brevard Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
399 Greenville Hwy
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Rosman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
167 Rosman School Rd
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4431
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Brevard Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Fisher Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Davidson River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
970 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
T C Henderson
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11839 Rosman Hwy
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
(828) 862-4463
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Rosman Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2770 Old Rosman Hwy
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4286
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Pisgah Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1076 Ecusta Rd
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Transylvania County Schools?
Transylvania County Schools manages 9 public schools serving 3,317 students.
What is the rank of Transylvania County Schools?
Transylvania County Schools is ranked #142 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Transylvania County Schools?
75% of Transylvania County Schools students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Transylvania County Schools?
Transylvania County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Transylvania County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,067 is higher than the state median of $11,617. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,317 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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