For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,067 students in 28779, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in 28779, NC are Jackson Co Early College, Smoky Mountain High School and Jackson Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28779 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 28779, NC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28779 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smoky Mountain High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 28779, NC Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Co Early College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-4499
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-4499
Grades: 9-13
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Smoky Mountain High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Smoky Mountain Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2177
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2177
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3770 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
28779, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
251 Big Orange Way
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Grades: K-8
| 750 students
398 Hospital Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2311
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28779, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28779, NC include Jackson Co Early College, Smoky Mountain High School and Jackson Community School.
How many public high schools are located in 28779, NC?
3 public high schools are located in 28779, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28779, NC?
28779, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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