Highlands, NC School Guide
Transylvania County Schools work hard to achieve their goal of ensuring that each child receives the best possible education available. In order to help you find the school that is the right fit for your child, we have provided a list of public and private schools in the area, as well as their contact information and websites where available. Additionally, we have included local and nearby colleges and universities to provide a picture of the range of educational opportunity available in Sapphire. Please take a moment to review these listings, and welcome to Sapphire, and Transylvania County Schools!
Official Websites
Transylvania County Schools
225 Rosenwald Lane
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-6173
http://www.transylvania.k12.nc.us/
North Carolina Public Schools
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/
North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education
http://www.ncdnpe.org/
North Carolina Department of Education
http://www.educationdepartment.org/department/NC
North Carolina Education Alliance
http://www.nceducationalliance.org/
Nearby County School Systems
Jackson County Public Schools
(828) 227-7100
http://www.jcps.k12.nc.us
Macon County Schools
(828) 524-3314
http://www.mcsk-12.org/
Haywood County Schools
(828) 456-2400
http://www.haywood.k12.nc.us/
School District of Oconee County
(864) 886-4400
http://www.oconee.k12.sc.us/
Swain County School District
(828) 488-2152
http://www.swain.k12.nc.us/
Public Schools
Transylvania County Schools maintain four elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one alternative school to meet the needs of Sapphire area students. Additionally, neighboring Jackson County School district and Macon County School district offer charter schools and unique educational facilities that Sapphire area students may choose to make use of. This information has been included for your convenience.
Transylvania County Schools District Performance
http://www.transylvania.k12.nc.us/district_information/district_performance/
Transylvania County Directory of Schools
http://www.transylvania.k12.nc.us/district_information/directory_of_schools___facilities/
Transylvania County Schools Career & Technical Education
http://www.transylvania.k12.nc.us/departments/career_technical_education/
Transylvania County Schools Exceptional Education
http://www.transylvania.k12.nc.us/departments/federal_programs/exceptional_children/
Transylvania County Schools Summer School
http://www.transylvania.k12.nc.us/departments/curriculum_and_instruction/summer_school/
Elementary Schools
Brevard Elementary School
601 Greenville Highway
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2001
http://bes.tcsnc.org/
Pisgah Forest Elementary School
1076 Ecusta Road
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 877-4481
http://pfe.tcsnc.org/
Rosman Elementary School
167 Rosman School Rd
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4431
http://res.tcsnc.org/
T C Henderson Elementary School
11839 Rosman Hwy
Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
(828) 862-4463
http://tch.tcsnc.org/
Intermediate Schools
Brevard Middle School
400 Fisher Road
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-2091
http://bms.tcsnc.org/
Rosman Middle School
2770 Old Rosman Highway
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4286
http://rms.tcsnc.org/
High Schools
Brevard High School
609 N. Country Club Road
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-4103
http://bhs.tcsnc.org/
Rosman High School
749 Pickens Highway
Rosman, NC 28772
(828) 862-4284
http://rhs.tcsnc.org/
Davidson River School
970 Ecusta Road
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 884-9567
http://drs.tcsnc.org/
Jackson County Early College (JCS)
447 College Dr
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-4000
https://www.jcps.k12.nc.us/SCHOOLS/JCEC/Pages/default.aspx
Blue Ridge Early College (JCS)
95 Bobcat Drive
Cashiers, NC 28717-8523
(828) 743-2646
https://www.jcps.k12.nc.us/SCHOOLS/BREC/Pages/default.aspx
The School Of Alternatives (JCS) (K-12)
3770 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
https://www.jcps.k12.nc.us/SCHOOLS/HUB/Pages/default.aspx
Macon Early College (MCS)
815 Siler Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-7331
http://www.macon.k12.nc.us/schools/MEC/default.aspx
Home School & Virtual School
Homeschooling and virtual assisted education are alternatives offered in Sapphire. To explore these educational options and how they might benefit your student, please visit:
Home School
North Carolinians for Home Education
http://nche.com/
North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education
http://www.ncdnpe.org/
Home School Legal Defense Association- Home Schooling in North Carolina
http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/nc/
Homeschool Alliance of North Carolina
http://www.ha-nc.org/
Homeschooling In North Carolina
http://www.homeschoolinginnorthcarolina.com/
Virtual School
Distance Learning - Public Schools of North Carolina
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/distancelearning/
North Carolina Virtual Public School
http://www.ncvps.org/
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
http://www.dlt.ncssm.edu/ivc/courses.htm
Charter Schools
Brevard Academy
299 Andante Lane
Brevard, NC 28712-9125
(828) 885-2665
http://www.brevardacademy.org/
Union Academy (MCS)
158 Union School Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-1277
http://www.macon.k12.nc.us/schools/union/default.aspx
Blue Ridge Early College (JCS)
95 Bobcat Drive
Cashiers, NC 28717-8523
(828) 743-2646
https://www.jcps.k12.nc.us/SCHOOLS/BREC/Pages/default.aspx
Blue Ridge School (K-12) (JCS)
95 Bobcat Drive
Cashiers, NC 28717-8523
(828) 743-2646
https://www.jcps.k12.nc.us/SCHOOLS/BRS/Pages/default.aspx
Summit Charter School (JCS)
370 Mitten Lane
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-5755
http://summitschool.org/
Private Schools
Anchor Baptist Academy
3232 Hendersonville Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768-7806
(828) 883-4545
http://www.anchorbaptist.org/index.php/abs
Bethany Christian School
135 Bert Lane Road
Brevard, NC 28712-9580
(828) 884-5791
http://www.bethanybaptistministries.org/bethany-christian-school/mission-statement
St Joseph Academy
175 Rich Cove Road
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-5385
http://www.napcis.org/NorthCarolina.html
Victory Christian School
278 Victory Church Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2120
http://mountainvictory.org/
Waynesville SDA School
119 Hampshire Drive
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 926-3316
http://www.waynesvillesda.org/
Smoky Mountain Learning Center
414 Whittier School Road
Whittier, NC 28789
(828) 736-8450
http://www.mountainlearning.com
Nearby Colleges and Universities
College Foundation of North Carolina
http://www.cfnc.org/
Southwestern Community College
447 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4091
http://www.southwesterncc.edu
Western Carolina University
501 HFR Admin Building
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(828) 227-7100
http://www.wcu.edu
Other Schools of Interest
Oconaluftee Job Corps Center
502 Oconaluftee Job Corps Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-5411
http://oconaluftee.jobcorps.gov
Haywood Community College Electronics Engineering
112 Industrial Drive
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 627-4569
http://www.jimfalbo.com