Brevard High School is a public high school in Brevard, North Carolina, one of three in the Transylvania County Schools district. In the 2022–2023 school year, it had an enrollment of 751. David "Mick" Galloway became the principal at the start of the 2023–2024 school year.
Serving 799 students in grades 9-12, Brevard High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brevard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brevard High School's student population of 799 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
799 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Blue
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Brevard High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brevard High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80-84%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
5%
24%
White
72%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Transylvania County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brevard High School's ranking?
Brevard High School is ranked #230 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Brevard High School often compared to?
Brevard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brevard High School?
The graduation rate of Brevard High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Brevard High School?
799 students attend Brevard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Brevard High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brevard High School?
Brevard High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brevard High School offer ?
Brevard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brevard High School part of?
Brevard High School is part of Transylvania County Schools.
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