NCHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Smoky Mountain High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Sylva, North Carolina|Jackson County Public Schools
Sylva, NC 28779
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
899
Student:Teacher
17:1
Locale
Town
District
Jackson County Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
53.4%
Phone
(828)586-2177School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
61%
79th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
70-74%
Graduation Rate
94%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
11 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
20 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Worse than average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,568
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 54%Local 27%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
881
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Smoky Mountain High School
Smoky Mountain High School currently enrolls 899 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NC.
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