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Smoky Mountain High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
100 Smoky Mountain Dr,
Sylva, NC
Jackson County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Evelyn Graning
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
93%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B
B+
B-
B+
B
B-
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
50.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
298:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
70.4%
Hispanic
17.9%
Native American
5.3%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Western Carolina University
214 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
108 Students
North Carolina State University
90 Students
Appalachian State University
83 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
67 Students
Southwestern Community College - North Carolina
64 Students
Clemson University
53 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
51 Students
Wake Forest University
46 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
43 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
45 Students
Nursing
37 Students
Psychology
32 Students
Biology
28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
19 Students
Criminology
14 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
14 Students
Marketing
13 Students
Engineering
13 Students
Entrepreneurship
11 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/29/2025
The time I spent at smoky was pretty great the teacher was amazing. The people they hired was such great people they would always be there to help students that was in need. They was harsh they was fair though that was a main thing that stuck with me about most teachers. When I did hear we had a teacher that would go off the rails at students it would usually be the new teachers which I would think is typical. But that's my experience with the school and teachers.
2/7/2025
Smoky Mountain High school grew me into the person I am today. The staff are some of the most caring people and my peers are kind and friendly. One thing I would like to see staff and students look out for, is the way sophomore year goes for some students. Sophomore year was really hard for me, I wasn't connecting with any of my teachers and I didnt have many friends in my classes. I did good grades wise, but felt a little lonely
6/4/2024
For the most part, I enjoyed my time at Smoky Mountain High School. It does lack when it comes to academic opportunities but they try to offset that by offering out of school opportunities when it comes to things like dual enrollment.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/11/2014
Wouldn't have wanted to spend the last 4 years anywhere else. Smoky Mountain is a great school, filled with more school spirit than any school I have ever seen. We are well known for having the best basketball "student-section" in Western North Carolina, if not the whole state. Academically, I would...
1/14/2012
Excellent teachers. Great school. I really enjoyed being at SMHS. It was a great experience and I won't forget it.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$120K - $4.1M
Homes For Sale
98
Average Home Value
$402,618
Median Lot Size
38,768 Sq Ft
% Renters
51%
Average Household Income
$51,760
% of College Grads
41.1%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,670 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Parks in this Area
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Smoky Mountain High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sylva, NC, in the Sylva neighborhood, and is served by the Jackson County Public Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 899 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Smoky Mountain High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $402,618. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jackson County Early College, Soar School, Victory Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Sylva has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smoky Mountain High School.