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#1765 of 2,648 schools in NC
Jackson Community School
High School · Jackson County Public Schools · Sylva, NC
A Jackson County Public Schools high school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3770 Skyland Drive, Sylva, NC 28779
- Math 6% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 7% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jackson Community School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 6% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (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 29 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jackson Community 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sylva), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,407
Median home value
$234,200
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28779; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 899 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jackson County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Jackson Community School is listed in Jackson County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson Community School
Jackson Community School is a public high school in Sylva, NC, part of Jackson County Public Schools, serving approximately 69 students in grades 5th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,765 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson Community School
What grades does Jackson Community School serve?
Jackson Community School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Jackson Community School?
Jackson Community School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Community School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jackson Community School rank in NC?
Jackson Community School ranks #1,765 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Jackson Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Jackson Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Community School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jackson Community School a charter school?
No, Jackson Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jackson Community School a Title I school?
No, Jackson Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson Community School?
95.7% of students at Jackson Community 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (828) 586-4328
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28779)
- 17,845
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 28779; 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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