At a glance
Reported students
881
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
340
Smoky Mountain High School: 881 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
21.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 873
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Smoky Mountain High School
Smoky Mountain High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sylva. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Jackson County Public Schools. NCES reports 881 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, above the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Smoky Mountain High School
- 1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.4%
- Hispanic21%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jackson County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blue Ridge Early College
High · Grades 07–13
127 reported students
Jackson Co Early College
High · Grades 09–13
113 reported students
Jackson Community School
High · Grades 09–12
50 reported students
Fairview School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
797 reported students
Cullowhee Valley School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
570 reported students
Scotts Creek School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
422 reported students
Public schools near Smoky Mountain High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview School Elementary · Jackson County Public Schools | PK–08 | 797 | 0.3 mi |
| Jackson Co Early College High · Jackson County Public Schools | 09–13 | 113 | 0.6 mi |
| Catamount School Middle · Catamount School | 06–08 | 64 | 3.1 mi |
| Jackson Community School High · Jackson County Public Schools | 09–12 | 50 | 4 mi |
| Scotts Creek School Elementary · Jackson County Public Schools | PK–08 | 422 | 4 mi |
| Cullowhee Valley School Elementary · Jackson County Public Schools | PK–08 | 570 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Smoky Mountain High School
What grades does Smoky Mountain High School serve?
Smoky Mountain High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jackson County Public Schools.
How many students attend Smoky Mountain High School?
Smoky Mountain High School reported 881 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 873 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Smoky Mountain High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.2:1, based on 881 students and 41.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Smoky Mountain High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Smoky Mountain High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jackson County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Smoky Mountain High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Smoky Mountain High School in?
Smoky Mountain High School is part of Jackson County Public Schools, based in Sylva, NC, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Smoky Mountain High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fairview School (0.3 mi), Jackson Co Early College (0.6 mi), Catamount School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.