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Jackson County Public Schools

Jackson County, North Carolina

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

11

public schools

Total Enrollment

3,908

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Jackson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for North Carolina; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Jackson County has 3 district entries. Jackson County Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 9 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Sylva has the most listed schools, with 6 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

11

in Jackson County

Reported Enrollment

3,908

11 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

1

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle1
High4
Other1

3 School Districts in Jackson County

Jackson County Public Schools

9 schools
3,557 students

Summit Charter

1 school
292 students

Catamount School

1 school
59 students

11 Public Schools in Jackson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 11 of 11 matching schools

Smoky Mountain High School

Jackson County Public Schools

Sylva, 28779 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High899 students

Fairview Elementary

Jackson County Public Schools

Sylva, 28779 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–8Primary762 students

Cullowhee Valley School

Jackson County Public Schools

Cullowhee, 28723 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–8Primary619 students

Scotts Creek Elementary

Jackson County Public Schools

Sylva, 28779 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–8Primary451 students

Smokey Mountain Elementary

Jackson County Public Schools

Whittier, 28789 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary353 students

Summit Charter

Summit Charter

Cashiers, 28717 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–12Charter292 students

Blue Ridge School

Jackson County Public Schools

Cashiers, 28717 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary165 students

Blue Ridge Early College

Jackson County Public Schools

Cashiers, 28717 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–UGHigh132 students

Jackson Co Early College

Jackson County Public Schools

Sylva, 28779 / Town: Distant

Listed only9–UGHigh101 students

Jackson Community School

Jackson County Public Schools

Sylva, 28779 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–12Alternative75 students

Catamount School

Catamount School

Sylva, 28779 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle59 students

Jackson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Jackson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in North Carolina. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Jackson County public school directory?

The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Jackson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Jackson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Jackson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Jackson County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Jackson County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Jackson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 56/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.