The Jackson Community School is an alternative school in Jackson County, North Carolina for grades K–12 which serves students who need a smaller setting to access scholastic success.
Serving 50 students in grades 5-12, Jackson Community 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 <50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Community School's student population of 50 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 69% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
50 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jackson Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Community School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2031 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Phoenix
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Community School's ranking?
Jackson Community School is ranked #2031 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Jackson Community School often compared to?
Jackson Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Co Early College, Smoky Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson Community School?
The graduation rate of Jackson Community School is 70-74%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Jackson Community School?
50 students attend Jackson Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Jackson Community School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Community School?
Jackson Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson Community School offer ?
Jackson Community School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jackson Community School part of?
Jackson Community School is part of Jackson County School District.
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