For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 299 students in Jackson County, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Jackson County, NC is Summit Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Jackson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Mitten Lane
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-5755
Cashiers, NC 28717
(828) 743-5755
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
251 Big Orange Way
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Gr: K-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Jackson County, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Jackson County, NC include Summit Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Jackson County?
1 public charter schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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