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Best 28779 North Carolina Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,077 students in 28779, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 28779, NC are Jackson Co Early College, Smoky Mountain High School and Jackson Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 28779 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28779, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28779 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smoky Mountain High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 28779, NC Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Co Early College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
404 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-4499
Gr: 9-13 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Smoky Mountain High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Smoky Mountain Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2177
Gr: 9-12 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Community School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3770 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
Gr: 5-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28779 North Carolina

28779, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
251 Big Orange Way
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Gr: K-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
398 Hospital Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2311

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 28779, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 28779, NC include Jackson Co Early College, Smoky Mountain High School and Jackson Community School.
How many public high schools are located in 28779?
3 public high schools are located in 28779.
What is the racial composition of students in 28779?
28779 public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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