Jackson Co Early College vs Smoky Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 907 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Co Early College
Sylva · Public high · Grades 9–13
113 students
Smoky Mountain High School
Sylva · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students
| Measure | Jackson Co Early College Sylva, North Carolina | Smoky Mountain High School Sylva, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 528 | #238 of 528 |
| National rank | #5767 of 16,910 | #9871 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 113 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 56.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 62% |
| city | Sylva | Sylva |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Co Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 44.3).
- •Jackson Co Early College does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 62%).
- •Jackson Co Early College does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 58%).
- •Jackson Co Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 97.7%).
- •Smoky Mountain High School does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 56.5).
- •Smoky Mountain High School is the larger school with 881 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 Jackson Co Early College better than Smoky Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Co Early College ranks higher (60.1 vs 44.3 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 Jackson Co Early College and Smoky Mountain High School?
About 907 m in a straight line, between Sylva and Sylva in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Co Early College: 113. Smoky Mountain High School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Co Early College and Smoky Mountain High School rank in North Carolina?
Jackson Co Early College is 119th of 528 and Smoky Mountain High School is 238th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).