- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sylva, NC
Jackson Co Early College
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Co Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370234003111
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Co Early College earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Sylva · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Co Early College has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Co Early College ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sylva, NC.
School address
District: Jackson County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370234003111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Jackson Co Early College grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 370234003111 · Sylva, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 28.3:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Smoky Mountain High School (881 students)
Jackson Co Early College grew from 101 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jackson Co Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smoky Mountain
Smoky Mountain High School
881 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary
797 students
- Cullowhee Vall
Cullowhee Valley School
570 students
- Scotts Creek E
Scotts Creek Elementary
422 students
- Smokey Mountai 340
Smokey Mountain Elementary
340 students
- This school 113
Jackson Co Early College
113 students
What this shows Jackson Co Early College reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Co Early College compares
Jackson Co Early College is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 79% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 98% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,568
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 113 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Asian 3.5%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Jackson Co Early College is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County Public Schools reports $13,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Co Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Mountain High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cullowhee Valley School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scotts Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smokey Mountain Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Co Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Sylva
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Co Early College
How many students attend Jackson Co Early College?
Jackson Co Early College has 113 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sylva, NC. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Co Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Co Early College is 28.3:1, which is 79% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Co Early College?
33.7% of students at Jackson Co Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Co Early College?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Co Early College is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Sylva, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Co Early College?
Jackson Co Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Co Early College rank among public schools in Sylva?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Co Early College ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sylva, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sylva on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson County Public Schools?
Besides Jackson Co Early College, Jackson County Public Schools also operates Smoky Mountain High School (881 students), Fairview Elementary (797 students), and Cullowhee Valley School (570 students). See the Jackson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.