For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,556 students in Jackson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Jackson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
3,556 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
244 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jackson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71
# American Indian Students
226 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
679 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
20%
# Black Students
42 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
1%
25%
# White Students
2,361 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
67%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
208 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
228
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
265
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
280
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
238
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
262
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
256
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
302
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
278
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
265
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,653 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,443 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,653
$11,229
Spending / Student
$12,443
$11,655
Best Jackson County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Co Early College
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-4499
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-4499
Grades: 9-13
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Big Orange Way
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Grades: PK-8
| 762 students
Rank: #33.
Smoky Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Smoky Mountain Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2177
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2177
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Bobcat Drive
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
Rank: #55.
Cullowhee Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Wisdom Drive
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(828) 293-5667
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(828) 293-5667
Grades: PK-8
| 619 students
Rank: #66.
Scotts Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
516 Parris Branch
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-2740
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-2740
Grades: PK-8
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3770 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Rank: #88.
Blue Ridge Early College
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Bobcat Dr
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Grades: 7-13
| 131 students
Rank: #99.
Smokey Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
884 Us Hwy 441n
Whittier, NC 28789
(828) 497-5535
Whittier, NC 28789
(828) 497-5535
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,556 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District is ranked #202 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County School District?
67% of Jackson County School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Jackson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,443 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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