Best Schools in Jackson County, NC
Jackson County, NC has a total of 21 schools including 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 7,323 students attend Jackson County, NC schools. On average, schools in Jackson County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, NC
Jackson County, NC has 7 high schools with 1,968 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jackson County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jackson County exceed expectations.
1. Macon Early College High School
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Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 115 Students
2. Jackson Co Early College
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
3. Smoky Mountain High School
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
4. Blue Ridge Early College
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students
5. Swain County High School
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Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
6. Jackson Community School
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 75 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, NC
Jackson County, NC has 9 middle schools with 3,990 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jackson County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Waynesville Middle
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
2. Swain County Middle School
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Swain County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students
3. Rosman Middle
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Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 209 Students
4. Catamount School
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Catamount School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, NC
Jackson County, NC has 4 elementary schools with 1,073 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jackson County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jackson County exceed expectations.
1. Hazelwood Elementary
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Haywood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
2. Fairview Elementary
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 762 Students
3. Scotts Creek Elementary
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
4. Cullowhee Valley School
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
5. Swain County East Elementary
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Swain County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
6. Blue Ridge School
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
7. Smokey Mountain Elementary
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 353 Students
8. Heritage Christian Academy
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Heritage Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 77 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, NC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, NC has a total population of 43,109 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson County, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jackson County, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jackson County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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