Best Public Middle Schools in Swannanoa, NC (2025-26)

Best Swannanoa Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 976 students in Swannanoa, NC.

The top ranked public middle schools in Swannanoa, NC are Artspace Charter School, Community High School and Owen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Swannanoa, NC public middle schools have an score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Swannanoa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Swannanoa, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Artspace Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
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Top 50%

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2030 Us Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 298-2787

Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #22.

Community High School

Alternative School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
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235 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734

Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #33.

Owen Middle School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
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730 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7739

Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

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Location

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Buncombe Regional Juvenile Detention (Closed 2014)

741 Old Us 70 Hwy
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168

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Swannanoa Valley Youth Dev Center (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

741 Old Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 258-5888

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Swannanoa, NC?

The top ranked public middle schools in Swannanoa, NC include Artspace Charter School, Community High School and Owen Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Swannanoa?

3 public middle schools are located in Swannanoa.

What is the racial composition of students in Swannanoa?

Swannanoa public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).