Top Rankings
Jackson County Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,508 students in Jackson County Public Schools 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 Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
3,508 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Jackson County Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.70
# American Indian Students
245 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
51 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
640 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
20%
# Black Students
40 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
1%
25%
# White Students
2,362 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
67%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
177 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
258
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
244
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
254
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
278
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
254
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
263
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
272
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
315
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
285
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
298
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,826 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,614 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,826
$11,354
Spending / Student
$12,614
$11,785
Best Jackson County Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Co Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-4499
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-4499
Grades: 9-13
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Smoky Mountain High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Smoky Mountain Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2177
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2177
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Big Orange Way
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Ridge Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Bobcat Dr
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Grades: 7-13
| 123 students
Rank: #55.
Cullowhee Valley School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Wisdom Drive
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(828) 293-5667
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(828) 293-5667
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
Blue Ridge School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Bobcat Drive
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-2646
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Rank: #77.
Scotts Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
516 Parris Branch
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-2740
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-2740
Grades: K-8
| 459 students
Rank: #88.
Smokey Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
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
| 354 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3770 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson County Public Schools School District?
Jackson County Public Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,508 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County Public Schools School District?
Jackson County Public Schools School District is ranked #199 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County Public Schools School District?
67% of Jackson County Public Schools School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County Public Schools School District?
Jackson County Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Jackson County Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,614 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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