Brevard High School had the highest enrollment among Transylvania County schools, welcoming 783 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Among the 10 schools in Transylvania County, Brevard Elementary School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 516 students, while Brevard Middle School welcomed 493 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.
Brevard High School is part of Transylvania County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Transylvania County and has a main office in Brevard.
In the previous school year, Brevard High School also had the highest number of students among Transylvania County schools.
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 | City | Total School Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard High School | Brevard | 783 |
| Brevard Elementary School | Brevard | 516 |
| Brevard Middle School | Brevard | 493 |
| Pisgah Forest Elementary School | Brevard | 430 |
| Brevard Academy | Pisgah Forest | 407 |
| Rosman Elementary School | Rosman | 321 |
| Rosman High School | Rosman | 259 |
| Rosman Middle School | Rosman | 197 |
| T. C. Henderson Elementary School | Lake Toxaway | 114 |
| Davidson River School | Brevard | 59 |
