Best Schools in Sylva, NC
Sylva, NC has a total of 12 schools including 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 1 elementary schools. A total of 4,447 students attend Sylva, NC schools. On average, schools in Sylva score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sylva exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Sylva, NC
Sylva, NC has 5 high schools with 1,276 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Sylva score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sylva exceed expectations.
1. Macon Early College High School
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Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 115 Students
2. Jackson Co Early College
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
3. Smoky Mountain High School
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
4. Jackson Community School
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 75 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sylva, NC
Sylva, NC has 6 middle schools with 2,811 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Sylva score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sylva exceed expectations.
1. Catamount School
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Catamount School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
2. Mountain View Intermediate
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Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 567 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sylva, NC
Sylva, NC has 1 elementary schools with 360 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Sylva score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sylva meet expectations.
1. Fairview Elementary
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 762 Students
2. Scotts Creek Elementary
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
3. Cullowhee Valley School
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
4. East Franklin Elementary
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Macon County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 360 Students
5. Smokey Mountain Elementary
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Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sylva, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sylva, NC has a total population of 14,315 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sylva, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sylva, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sylva, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sylva, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sylva, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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