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Jackson County

North Carolina · Public K-12

11 public schools serving approximately 3,908 students, in a county of 43,771 residents.

Schools
11
3 districts
Enrollment
3,908
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,815
Below North Carolina avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.1%
Below North Carolina avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jackson County Public Schools
3,557 students · 3 districts in Jackson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jackson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
79%
Hispanic
8%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
7%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
67%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
6%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
38
16.4% under 18

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Smoky Mountain High SchoolSylvaHigh09-12899·
Fairview ElementarySylvaElementaryPK-08762·
Cullowhee Valley SchoolCullowheeElementaryPK-08619·
Scotts Creek ElementarySylvaElementaryPK-08451·
Smokey Mountain ElementaryWhittierElementaryPK-08353·
Summit CharterCashiersOtherKG-12292·
Blue Ridge SchoolCashiersElementaryPK-06165·
Blue Ridge Early CollegeCashiersHigh07-13132·
Jackson Co Early CollegeSylvaHigh09-13101·
Jackson Community SchoolSylvaHigh06-1275·
Catamount SchoolSylvaMiddle06-0859·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Jackson County?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Jackson County, North Carolina, with a combined enrollment of about 3,908.
How many high schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County, North Carolina has 4 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Jackson County?
Jackson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Jackson County, serving approximately 3,557 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Jackson County?
Jackson County has roughly 43,771 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Jackson County?
Median household income in Jackson County is $55,815, below the North Carolina average of $63,182. About 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jackson County?
Approximately 31.1% of adults 25 and older in Jackson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jackson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.1% of students in Jackson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the North Carolina county average of 68.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson County schools?
Across Jackson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jackson County?
Jackson County residents are approximately 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Jackson County is owner-occupied?
Jackson County has about 27,803 housing units, of which roughly 60.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data