Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Smokey Mountain Elementary 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 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Smokey Mountain Elementary serves the northwest part of Whittier, NC, covering an area of approximately 43.5 square miles. Most families are within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary reaching up to 7.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smokey Mountain Elementary School's student population of 340 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Smokey Mountain Elementary 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 Smokey Mountain Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2160 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)28%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
33%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
3%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smokey Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Smokey Mountain Elementary School is ranked #2160 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Smokey Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Smokey Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Smokey Mountain Elementary School?
340 students attend Smokey Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Smokey Mountain Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smokey Mountain Elementary School?
Smokey Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smokey Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Smokey Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smokey Mountain Elementary School part of?
Smokey Mountain Elementary School is part of Jackson County School District.
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