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- 398 Hospital Road, Sylva, NC 28779
- +1 (828) 586-2311
- jcps.k12.nc.us
Jackson County Public Schools has 9 schools and 3,657 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 30%. Also, 61.6% of learners are economically disadvantaged.
Learners at Jackson County Public Schools: The learner body at the schools served by Jackson County Public Schools is 71.5% White, 6.9% Black, 15.4% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic/Latino, 1.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 71.5% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in Jackson County Public Schools, 61.6% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 9.4% of learners are English language learners.
Educators at Jackson County Public Schools: Within Jackson County Public Schools, 98.4% of educators are certified, and 83.4% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 15:1. The district has 6 full-time counselors on staff.
Test Scores at Jackson County Public Schools: In Jackson County Public Schools, 36% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 34% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 36% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 29% tested at or above that level for math. And 52% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 38% tested at or above that level for math.
Finances at Jackson County Public Schools: Jackson County Public Schools spends $10,557 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $38,544,000. The school district spends $5,627.5 million on instruction, $3,513.3 million on support services and $565.5 million on other expenses.
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