Jackson County Schools District
- 398 HOSPITAL RD
- SYLVA, NC 28779
- (828) 586-2311
17 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 65.2% | 72.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,893 | $7,987 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.2 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,732 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 262 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,732 | 14.2 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 35 |
| Kindergarten Students | 242 |
| 1st Grade Students | 318 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 278 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 312 |
| 4th Grade Students | 283 |
| 5th Grade Students | 303 |
| 6th Grade Students | 288 |
| 7th Grade Students | 288 |
| 8th Grade Students | 264 |
| 9th Grade Students | 265 |
| 10th Grade Students | 266 |
| 11th Grade Students | 261 |
| 12th Grade Students | 229 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 371 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 46 |
| Hispanic | 228 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 90 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,897 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,876 |
| Female | 1,756 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 262 | 14.2 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 180 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 79 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 3 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 88 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 8 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 11 |
| Elementary | 6 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 167 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 17 |
| School Administrators | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| Student Support Services | 24 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 79 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $38,563,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $12,203,000 | 31.6% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $10,256,000 | 26.6% |
| School Lunch | $868,000 | 2.3% |
| Non-Specified | $7,000 | 0.02% |
| Rents and Royalties | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $80,000 | 0.2% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $335,000 | 0.9% |
| Miscellaneous | $652,000 | 1.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $22,709,000 | 58.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $21,613,000 | 56.0% |
| Non-Specified | $874,000 | 2.3% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $222,000 | 0.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,651,000 | 9.5% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $965,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Other | $42,000 | 0.1% |
| Non-Specified | $2,131,000 | 5.5% |
| Direct - Other | $513,000 | 1.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $32,300,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $20,367,000 | 63.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $9,982,000 | 30.9% |
| Student Support | $1,747,000 | 4.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $603,000 | 1.6% |
| General Administration Support | $771,000 | 2.0% |
| School Administration Support | $1,982,000 | 5.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,663,000 | 6.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,502,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Support Services | $714,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,951,000 | 6.0% |
| Food Services | $1,951,000 | 5.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 65.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 215 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 8 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 82 | 8.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Jackson County Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 3,732
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 262
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL | ||||
95 Bobcat Dr
Cashiers, NC Public | PK-6 | 177 | 12.6 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BLUE RIDGE VIRTUAL EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL | ||||
95 Bobcat Dr
Cashiers, NC Public | 7-12 | 123 | 10.3 |  Review This School |
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| CULLOWHEE VALLEY SCHOOL | ||||
240 Wisdom Dr
Cullowhee, NC Public | KG-8 | 679 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
251 Big Orange Way
Sylva, NC Public | KG-8 | 735 | 15.6 |  5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| JACKSON COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL | ||||
447 College Dr
Sylva, NC Public | 9-12 | 109 | 27.3 | Review This School |
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| JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL OF ALTERNATIVE | ||||
3766 Skyland Dr
Sylva, NC Public | KG-12 | 76 | 6.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SCOTTS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
516 Parris Branch
Sylva, NC Public | KG-8 | 520 | 16.4 |  4.5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| SMOKEY MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
884 Us Hwy 441n
Whittier, NC Public | PK-8 | 425 | 15.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SMOKY MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
100 Smoky Mountain Dr
Sylva, NC Public | 9-12 | 788 | 14.0 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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