There were 3,357 students enrolled in Jackson County Public Schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1.7% less than the previous year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Jackson County Public Schools roughly covers nine schools within Jackson County and has a main office in Sylva.
Among the nine schools in Jackson County Public Schools, Smoky Mountain High School recorded the highest enrollment of 857 students in the 2023-24 school year.
Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina’s public schools face a significant funding gap. The state’s per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.
North Carolina’s public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
North Carolina’s public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.
This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Smoky Mountain High School | 857 |
| Fairview Elementary School | 751 |
| Cullowhee Valley School | 588 |
| Scotts Creek Elementary School | 413 |
| Smokey Mountain Elementary School | 316 |
| Blue Ridge School | 133 |
| Blue Ridge Early College | 132 |
| Jackson County Early College | 104 |
| Jackson Community School | 63 |
