Schools near ZIP 28779

7 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.


Jackson Co Early College Grades 9–13 · Jackson County Public Schools	0.5 mi	95% +53 vs state	87% +23 vs state	94% +35 vs state	Average of math, English and science: 91% in 2022-23 → 91% in 2025-26	97%	—	113	White 65%
Smoky Mountain High School Grades 9–12 · Jackson County Public Schools	0.6 mi	38% −4 vs state	56% −8 vs state	56% −2 vs state	Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2022-23 → 47% in 2025-26	98%	16%	881	White 66%
Fairview School Grades PK–8 · Jackson County Public Schools	0.8 mi	60% ±0 vs state	51% −5 vs state	69% +1 vs state	4% Average of math, English and science: 59% in 2022-23 → 55% in 2025-26	98%	17%	797	White 69%
Catamount School Grades 6–8 · Catamount School	3.4 mi	62% +6 vs state	62% +7 vs state	80% +12 vs state	13% Average of math, English and science: 49% in 2022-23 → 62% in 2025-26	38%	19%	64	White 83%
Scotts Creek School Grades PK–8 · Jackson County Public Schools	4.1 mi	41% −19 vs state	43% −13 vs state	72% +4 vs state	5% Average of math, English and science: 37% in 2022-23 → 42% in 2025-26	99%	16%	422	White 69%
Jackson Community School Grades 5–12 Alternative · Jackson County Public Schools	4.2 mi	5%	10%	28% −51 vs state · 2018-19	Average of math, English and science: 7% in 2021-22 → 8% in 2023-24	88%	39%	50	White 76%
Cullowhee Valley School Grades PK–8 · Jackson County Public Schools	4.6 mi	46% −14 vs state	45% −10 vs state	54% −14 vs state	3% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26	99%	20%	570	White 60%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).