Mountain Discovery

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Bryson City, NC Grades KG–08 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (78.5)
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Mountain Discovery
Bryson City, NC 28713
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ B (78.5)
221
Students
13.6
Teachers
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
(828)488-1222
Phone
http://www.mountaindiscovery.org
Website

Mountain Discovery is a public charter school administered by the Mountain Discovery Charter School district in Bryson City, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 221 students enrolled; a 16.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
221.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 53% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.21:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▲ 9% worse
School Details
School Name
Mountain Discovery
NCESSCH ID
370012902614
State School ID
NC-87A-000
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
NC STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
890 Jenkins Branch Rd N
City
Bryson City
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28713
County
Swain County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37050
State Leg. Lower
37119
Latitude
35.41448
Longitude
-83.45241
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
221
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.6
Teachers FTE
📐
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.6
🍽️
Lunch program data not available
District Info
District Name
Mountain Discovery Charter School
LEAID
3700129
State LEA ID
NC-87A
Phone
(828)488-1222
Website
http://www.mountaindiscovery.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Bryson City
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$2,321K
Federal Revenue
$305K
State Revenue
$1,648K
Local Revenue
$368K
Total Expenditure
$2,265K
Instruction Exp.
$1,473K
Support Services
$698K
Other Current Exp.
–
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Mountain Discovery

1
Swain County Middle School
Bryson City · Middle
0.6 mi
2
Cherokee Extension School
Bryson City · Other
0.9 mi
3
Swain County High School
Bryson City · High
2.3 mi
4
Swain Academy
Bryson City · High
2.3 mi
5
Swain County West Elementary
Bryson City · Elementary
2.7 mi
6
Swain County East Elementary
Bryson City · Elementary
4.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mountain Discovery, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mountain Discovery?
221 students are enrolled at Mountain Discovery, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mountain Discovery have?
Mountain Discovery has 13.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
What grades does Mountain Discovery serve?
Mountain Discovery serves grades KG through 08.
Is Mountain Discovery a charter school?
Mountain Discovery is a charter school.
What metro area is Mountain Discovery located in?
Mountain Discovery is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Mountain Discovery belong to?
Mountain Discovery is part of the Mountain Discovery Charter School school district.
How much does Mountain Discovery Charter School spend per student?
The Mountain Discovery Charter School district spends approximately $10,248,869 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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