For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,441 students in 28778, NC (there are , serving 804 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 28778, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28778, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 28778 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28778, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28778, NC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Artspace Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 Us Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 298-2787
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7734
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 Old Us 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7739
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-7739
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Bee Tree Road
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3856
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 686-3856
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
28778, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
741 Old Us 70 Hwy
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 251-6168
Gr: Inquire with school
Swannanoa Valley Youth Dev Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
741 Old Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 258-5888
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 258-5888
Gr: Inquire with school
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28778, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28778, NC include Artspace Charter School, Community High School and Owen Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28778?
4 public schools are located in 28778.
What percentage of students in 28778 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 28778 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28778?
28778 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).