Cullowhee Valley School vs Jackson Co Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cullowhee Valley School
Cullowhee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
570 students
Jackson Co Early College
Sylva · Public high · Grades 9–13
113 students
| Measure | Cullowhee Valley School Cullowhee, North Carolina | Jackson Co Early College Sylva, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #978 of 1,457 | #119 of 528 |
| National rank | #42047 of 50,301 | #5767 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 570 | 113 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 56.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 69.5% |
| city | Cullowhee | Sylva |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Co Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 24.4).
- •Jackson Co Early College does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 36%).
- •Jackson Co Early College does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 39%).
- •Jackson Co Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Cullowhee Valley School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 56.5).
- •Cullowhee Valley School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 113.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cullowhee Valley School better than Jackson Co Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Co Early College ranks higher (60.1 vs 24.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cullowhee Valley School and Jackson Co Early College?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Cullowhee and Sylva in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cullowhee Valley School: 570. Jackson Co Early College: 113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cullowhee Valley School and Jackson Co Early College rank in North Carolina?
Cullowhee Valley School is 978th of 1,457 and Jackson Co Early College is 119th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).