Swain County High School

Swain County High School is a public high school located in Bryson City, North Carolina. Swain County High School is a part of the Swain County School System. It is the only 9-12 high school in the county.HistorySwain County High School is a result of consolidations in the 1950s and a 1970s building program. It was originally four high schools: Bryson City (1924), Whittier (1936), Alarka (1938), and Almond (1925), but in 1950 additions were made to Bryson City High School and it became Swain County High School. The High School was at this campus until 1977, when a two-story, tan brick high school and gymnasium were finished northwest of Bryson City. The old High School then became Bryson City Elementary School until restructuring of the school system in 1991. At the time of restructuring, there were four kindergarten through 8th grade elementary schools in Swain County, at Whittier, Bryson City, Alarka, and Almond. In 1991, Swain East Elementary and Swain West Elementary opened to students, replacing the older community-based schools. The Middle School was located in the former Almond Elementary School building until 1994, when the newly rebuilt, renovated, and expanded Bryson City campus opened its doors as Swain County Middle School. In 1997, 6th grade was added to the Middle School, along with an expansion. In 2000, a new auditorium and several new classrooms were added to Swain County High School. In 2011, eight new classrooms were added to Swain West Elementary, and plans are being drawn up for a new High School, moving the Middle School, and restructuring the Elementary School districts.FootballSwain County High School has eight North Carolina state football championships with the most recent coming in 2011.Swain County High School also has one undefeated season, one regional championship and two league championships. The culture around Swain is filled with a football rich atmosphere in that the maroon devils are beloved by everyone.