Jackson Co Early College

404 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
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%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥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:

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)
Total Students
99 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#97 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
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≥80%
42%
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≥80%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
n/a
25%
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White
71%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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≥80%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-13
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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