Transylvania County Schools provides comprehensive educational services to approximately 3,800 students in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. Located in rural western North Carolina, the district includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one alternative school.
Through its continuous improvement efforts, Transylvania County Schools has earned recognition as one of North Carolina's top-performing school districts. The system nevertheless strives for even better results, and is committed to realizing its fundamental mission by ensuring that every student received a world-class education and graduates as a caring and productive citizen who is well prepared for success in an ever-changing society.
District Statistics
School Information
Number of Schools: 9
Number of Students: 3,804
Number of Teachers: 268
Number of Males: 1,968
Number of Females: 1,836
Area: 377.26 square miles
Number of Students Per Grade
| Grade | Students |
| KG | 266 |
| 1st Grade | 267 |
| 2nd Grade | 253 |
| 3rd Grade | 285 |
| 4th Grade | 293 |
| 5th Grade | 267 |
| 6th Grade | 303 |
| 7th Grade | 322 |
| 8th Grade | 318 |
| 9th Grade | 355 |
| 10th Grade | 316 |
| 11th Grade | 282 |
| 12th Grade | 277 |
Transylvania County Schools district consists of a total of nine schools. These schools have:
- state of the art technology
- dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum
- student-centered, active learning
- respect for diversity
- strong parent and community involvement
- a nurturing environment
- outstanding fine arts programs
- a common purpose and joy for learning
- professional educators
