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Cullowhee Valley School

240 Wisdom Drive
Cullowhee, NC 28723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cullowhee Valley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cullowhee Valley School's student population of 619 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
619 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Cullowhee Valley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cullowhee Valley School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1699 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cullowhee Valley School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cullowhee Valley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cullowhee Valley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cullowhee Valley School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cullowhee Valley School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Cullowhee Valley School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Cullowhee Valley School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cullowhee Valley School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cullowhee Valley School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cullowhee Valley School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cullowhee Valley School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cullowhee Valley School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Cullowhee Valley School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cullowhee Valley School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cullowhee Valley School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cullowhee Valley School's ranking?
Cullowhee Valley School is ranked #1699 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cullowhee Valley School often compared to?
Cullowhee Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School, Scotts Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cullowhee Valley School?
619 students attend Cullowhee Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cullowhee Valley School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cullowhee Valley School?
Cullowhee Valley School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cullowhee Valley School offer ?
Cullowhee Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cullowhee Valley School part of?
Cullowhee Valley School is part of Jackson County School District.

School Reviews
5   10/14/2013
An excellent school with amazing, caring, and talented group of teachers. The music program is wonderful, under the past Athletic Director (for 8 years) the sports programs were on top, winning countless championships. A great school
- Posted by Parent - jeepm
5   1/5/2012
All my children went to Cullowhee Valley School and I volunteered there for many years. It is great school. The teachers care very much about the children and children recieve excellent care and teaching.
- Posted by Parent - 1937e
5   1/11/2007
We had just moved here from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and our child went to Private catholic education last year...very impressed with this school- it is organized, the teacher-student ratio is low, the teacher is wonderful, love the atheletic programs and the learning with musical influence. Everyone is very kind and friendly!!
- Posted by Parent - nslor

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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