How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jackson County Public Schools | Montgomery County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sylva, North Carolina | Troy, North Carolina |
| Total Enrollment | 3,557 | 3,663 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 16.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jackson County Public Schools | Montgomery County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,568 | $13,689 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.5% | 27.9% |
| State Revenue | 51.8% | 53.3% |
| Local Revenue | 23.8% | 18.8% |
Jackson County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Montgomery County Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jackson County Public Schools | Montgomery County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.3% | 37.3% |
| African American | 1.0% | 19.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.9% | 35.1% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.7% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.6% | 98.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jackson County Public Schools | Montgomery County Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 228.2:1 | 285.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.8% | 27.5% |
School Types
Jackson County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Montgomery County Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.