Education

Schools

Jackson County School District has a total of 9 schools from grades PK-12. The following two schools below are rated some of the best public schools in the area to best prepare students for college. Both are recognized with the College Success Award.

  • Jackson Co Early College – 9-12 Public School
  • Smoky Mountain High – 9-12 Public School

Here are some additional schools nearby that are also recognized for their top performance and test scores.

  • Jonathan Valley Elementary School – This is a PK-5 grade school with an overall 8/10 GreatSchools rating. Based on academic progress and test scores, this school has the track record of doing an awesome job at supporting academic growth.
  • Fairview Elementary School – This is a K-8 grade school with about 800 students and a 18 to 1 student-teacher ratio.
  • Heritage Christian Academy – This private school is available for Pre-K-8th grade with about 60 students (12 to 1 student-teach ratio).
  • Scotts Creek Elementary School – This public school is for K-8 offering a 16 to 1 student-teacher ratio.

IB Schools

Higher Education And Colleges

Clemson University – 53-miles away

  • Public land-grant research university
  • 25,822 students
  • NCAA Division I
  • One of the country’s most selective public research universities

Furman University – 54-miles away

  • Private liberal arts university
  • 2,662 students

The University of Tennessee – Knoxville – 57-miles away

  • Public land-grant research university
  • 31701 students
  • NCAA Division I

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