Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Scotts Creek 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scotts Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scotts Creek School's student population of 422 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
Learning together. Leading together. Every child. Every day.
School Rankings
Scotts Creek 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 Scotts Creek School is 0.49, 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
#1939 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
2%
24%
White
69%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotts Creek School's ranking?
Scotts Creek School is ranked #1939 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Scotts Creek School often compared to?
Scotts Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview School, Cullowhee Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Scotts Creek School?
422 students attend Scotts Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Scotts Creek School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotts Creek School?
Scotts Creek School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scotts Creek School offer ?
Scotts Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotts Creek School part of?
Scotts Creek School is part of Jackson County School District.
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