There were 3,579 students enrolled in Transylvania County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 0.1% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Brevard High School registered the highest enrollment among Transylvania County’s 10 schools in the 2023-24 school year, welcoming 783 students.
North Carolina’s student-teacher ratio is roughly 15.4 students per teacher, aligning with the national average. However, rising teacher turnover threatens to push class sizes higher, making it harder for students to get individualized attention.
If vacancies continue to grow, schools may struggle to maintain this ratio, impacting the quality of instruction. Districts in lower-funded areas face the biggest challenges, as limited budgets make it harder to attract and retain teachers.
| School name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard High School | 736 | 783 | 6.4% |
| Brevard Elementary School | 518 | 516 | -0.4% |
| Brevard Middle School | 528 | 493 | -6.6% |
| Pisgah Forest Elementary School | 435 | 430 | -1.1% |
| Brevard Academy | 404 | 407 | 0.7% |
| Rosman Elementary School | 333 | 321 | -3.6% |
| Rosman High School | 251 | 259 | 3.2% |
| Rosman Middle School | 208 | 197 | -5.3% |
| T. C. Henderson Elementary School | 106 | 114 | 7.5% |
| Davidson River School | 63 | 59 | -6.3% |
