| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transylvania County Schools | Sapphire | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 3,312 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jackson County Schools | Balsam | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 3,557 | 9 | — | 9 |
How Jackson County compares
Together they enroll 6,869 students across 18 schools. The largest is Jackson County Schools with 3,557 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, above the North Carolina average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Jackson County, North Carolina
Jackson County has 2 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jackson County is Transylvania County Schools (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NC EOG 2024–25), ranked against all districts in North Carolina. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jackson County, NC?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Jackson County, NC. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jackson County, NC?
Of the districts serving Jackson County, Transylvania County Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 67th percentile among North Carolina school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on North Carolina reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in North Carolina and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within North Carolina only, never across state lines.