Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cullowhee Valley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cullowhee Valley School's student population of 622 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cullowhee Valley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cullowhee Valley School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1630 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cullowhee Valley School's ranking?
Cullowhee Valley School is ranked #1630 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cullowhee Valley School often compared to?
Cullowhee Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Cullowhee Valley School?
622 students attend Cullowhee Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cullowhee Valley School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% 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 Cullowhee Valley School?
Cullowhee Valley School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cullowhee Valley School offer ?
Cullowhee Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cullowhee Valley School part of?
Cullowhee Valley School is part of Jackson County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 10/14/2013
An excellent school with amazing, caring, and talented group of teachers. The music program is wonderful, under the past Athletic Director (for 8 years) the sports programs were on top, winning countless championships. A great school
5 1/5/2012
All my children went to Cullowhee Valley School and I volunteered there for many years. It is great school. The teachers care very much about the children and children recieve excellent care and teaching.
5 1/11/2007
We had just moved here from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and our child went to Private catholic education last year...very impressed with this school- it is organized, the teacher-student ratio is low, the teacher is wonderful, love the atheletic programs and the learning with musical influence. Everyone is very kind and friendly!!
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