Overview
Jackson Community School is a public other serving grades 5–12 in Sylva, North Carolina. The school enrolls 69 students. It is part of the Jackson County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span5–12
DistrictJackson County Public Schools
County37099
CitySylva
ZIP28779
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370234002467
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment69
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %96%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)