NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | 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 866 students in the 2022-23 school year.
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 | 866 |
| Fairview Elementary School | 740 |
| Cullowhee Valley School | 598 |
| Scotts Creek Elementary School | 441 |
| Smokey Mountain Elementary School | 326 |
| Blue Ridge School | 147 |
| Blue Ridge Early College | 128 |
| Jackson County Early College | 99 |
| Jackson Community School | 70 |
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