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#1957 of 2,648 schools in NC
Cullowhee Valley School
Elementary School · Jackson County Public Schools · Cullowhee, NC
A Jackson County Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
240 Wisdom Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723
- Math 44% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cullowhee Valley School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cullowhee Valley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,346/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,539
Median home value
$308,800
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
30.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Scotts Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 438 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jackson County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,568NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cullowhee Valley School is listed in Jackson County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cullowhee Valley School
Cullowhee Valley School is a public elementary school in Cullowhee, NC, part of Jackson County Public Schools, serving approximately 609 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,957 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cullowhee Valley School
What grades does Cullowhee Valley School serve?
Cullowhee Valley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Cullowhee Valley School?
Cullowhee Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cullowhee Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cullowhee Valley School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cullowhee Valley School rank in NC?
Cullowhee Valley School ranks #1,957 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Cullowhee Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cullowhee Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cullowhee Valley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cullowhee Valley School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cullowhee Valley School a charter school?
No, Cullowhee Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cullowhee Valley School a Title I school?
No, Cullowhee Valley School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cullowhee Valley School?
99.5% of students at Cullowhee Valley School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (828) 293-5667
- Area population (ZIP 28723)
- 11,427
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 22.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28723; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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