Serving 75 students in grades 6-12, Jackson Community 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 <50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Jackson Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Jackson Community School's student population of 75 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
Jackson Community 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 Jackson Community School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2031 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
61%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Jackson Community School is ranked #2031 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Jackson Community School often compared to?
Jackson Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Co Early College, Smoky Mountain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson Community School?
The graduation rate of Jackson Community School is 75-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Jackson Community School?
75 students attend Jackson Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Jackson Community School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Community School?
Jackson Community School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson Community School offer ?
Jackson Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Community School part of?
Jackson Community School is part of Jackson County School District.
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