Serving 99 students in grades 9-13, Jackson Co Early College ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson Co Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Jackson Co Early College's student population of 99 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson Co Early College ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Co Early College is 0.48, 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
#97 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Jackson Co Early College's ranking?
Jackson Co Early College is ranked #97 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Jackson Co Early College often compared to?
Jackson Co Early Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Smoky Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson Co Early College?
The graduation rate of Jackson Co Early College is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jackson Co Early College?
99 students attend Jackson Co Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Jackson Co Early College students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Co Early College?
Jackson Co Early College has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson Co Early College offer ?
Jackson Co Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Co Early College part of?
Jackson Co Early College is part of Jackson County Public Schools School District.
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