Jackson County Public Schools

Jackson County, North Carolina

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

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

3,908

students

School Districts

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

in Jackson County

Reported Enrollment

3,908

11 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5

Middle1

High4

Other1

3 School Districts in Jackson County

Jackson County Public Schools

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

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Public schools in Jackson County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Smoky Mountain High School	Record	Jackson County Public Schools	Sylva, 28779Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	899
Fairview Elementary	Record	Jackson County Public Schools	Sylva, 28779Rural: Fringe	PK–8	Primary	762
Cullowhee Valley School	Record	Jackson County Public Schools	Cullowhee, 28723Rural: Fringe	PK–8	Primary	619
Scotts Creek Elementary	Record	Jackson County Public Schools	Sylva, 28779Rural: Fringe	PK–8	Primary	451
Smokey Mountain Elementary	Record	Jackson County Public Schools	Whittier, 28789Rural: Distant	PK–8	Primary	353
Summit Charter	Record	Summit Charter	Cashiers, 28717Rural: Distant	KG–12	Charter	292
Blue Ridge School	Record	Jackson County Public Schools	Cashiers, 28717Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	165
Blue Ridge Early College	Record	Jackson County Public Schools	Cashiers, 28717Rural: Distant	7–UG	High	132
Jackson Co Early College	Record	Jackson County Public Schools	Sylva, 28779Town: Distant	9–UG	High	101
Jackson Community School	Record	Jackson County Public Schools	Sylva, 28779Rural: Fringe	6–12	Alternative	75
Catamount School	Record	Catamount School	Sylva, 28779Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	59

Smoky Mountain High School

Jackson County Public Schools

Sylva, 28779 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High899 students

Fairview Elementary

Jackson County Public Schools

Sylva, 28779 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary762 students

Cullowhee Valley School

Jackson County Public Schools

Cullowhee, 28723 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary619 students

Scotts Creek Elementary

Jackson County Public Schools

Sylva, 28779 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary451 students

Smokey Mountain Elementary

Jackson County Public Schools

Whittier, 28789 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary353 students

Summit Charter

Cashiers, 28717 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–12Charter292 students

Blue Ridge School

Jackson County Public Schools

Cashiers, 28717 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary165 students

Blue Ridge Early College

Jackson County Public Schools

Cashiers, 28717 / Rural: Distant

Record7–UGHigh132 students

Jackson Co Early College

Jackson County Public Schools

Sylva, 28779 / Town: Distant

Record9–UGHigh101 students

Jackson Community School

Jackson County Public Schools

Sylva, 28779 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12Alternative75 students

Catamount School

Sylva, 28779 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle59 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Jackson County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

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Primary schools

Blue Ridge School
Jackson County Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Cashiers, 28717
Enrollment
165 students
Listed on this county directory
Cullowhee Valley School
Jackson County Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Cullowhee, 28723
Enrollment
619 students
Listed on this county directory
Fairview Elementary
Jackson County Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Sylva, 28779
Enrollment
762 students
Listed on this county directory
Scotts Creek Elementary
Jackson County Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Sylva, 28779
Enrollment
451 students
Listed on this county directory
Smokey Mountain Elementary
Jackson County Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Whittier, 28789
Enrollment
353 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Catamount School
Catamount School
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sylva, 28779
Enrollment
59 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Blue Ridge Early College
Jackson County Public Schools
Record
Grades
7–UG
Location
Cashiers, 28717
Enrollment
132 students
Listed on this county directory
Jackson Co Early College
Jackson County Public Schools
Record
Grades
9–UG
Location
Sylva, 28779
Enrollment
101 students
Listed on this county directory
Jackson Community School
Jackson County Public Schools
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Sylva, 28779
Enrollment
75 students
Listed on this county directory
Smoky Mountain High School
Jackson County Public Schools
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Sylva, 28779
Enrollment
899 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

Summit Charter
Summit Charter
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Cashiers, 28717
Enrollment
292 students
Listed on this county directory

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.