Shape the Future in WNC

Set against the beautiful Blue Ridge backdrop, Western North Carolina and its 19 school systems offer a unique blend of outdoor and cultural experiences to begin your teaching career. Explore how you can shape the future in a dynamic environment that supports student and teacher growth alike.

Explore Our Districts

Discover the unique character and opportunities of each school system in Western North Carolina.

Asheville City Schools

Location: Asheville
Enrollment: 4,000 
Campuses: 8

Avery County Schools

Location: Newland
Enrollment: 2,000
Campuses: 7

Buncombe County Schools

Location: Asheville
Enrollment: 25,000
Schools: 45

Cherokee County Schools

Location: Murphy
Enrollment: 4,000
Campuses: 9

Cherokee Central Schools

Location: Cherokee
Enrollment: 3,000
Campuses: 3

Clay County Schools

Location: Hayesville
Enrollment: 1,485
Campuses: 4

Graham County Schools

Location: Robbinsville
Enrollment: 1,160
Campuses: 3

Haywood County Schools

Location: Waynesville
Enrollment: 6,658
Campuses: 15

Henderson County Public Schools

Location: Hendersonville
Enrollment: 12,768
Campuses: 23

Jackson County Public Schools

Location: Sylva
Enrollment: 4,000 
Campuses: 9

McDowell County Schools

Location: Marion
Enrollment: 5,881
Campuses: 15

Macon County Schools

Location: Franklin
Enrollment: 4,473
Campuses: 12

Madison County Schools

Location: Marshall
Enrollment: 2,300
Campuses: 9

Mitchell County Schools

Location: Bakersville
Enrollment: 1,727
Campuses: 7

Polk County Schools

Location: Columbus
Enrollment: 2,166
Campuses: 7

Rutherford County Schools

Location: Forest City
Enrollment: 7,527
Campuses: 18

Swain County Schools

Location: Bryson City
Enrollment: 1,919
Campuses: 5

Transylvania County Schools

Location: Brevard
Enrollment: 3,312
Campuses: 9

Yancey County Schools

Location: Burnsville
Enrollment: 2,038 Campuses: 7