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Best Schools in Sylva, NC
Sylva, NC has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,936 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Sylva underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sylva, NC
The top high schools in Sylva, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Co Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 101 Students
2. Franklin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
3. Smoky Mountain High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 899 Students
4. Jackson Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 75 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sylva, NC
The top middle schools in Sylva, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Catamount School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Catamount School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
2. Macon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students
3. Mountain View Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 567 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sylva, NC
The top elementary schools in Sylva, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 762 Students
2. Scotts Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students
3. East Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macon County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 360 Students
4. Cullowhee Valley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 619 Students
5. Smokey Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Sylva, NC
How many schools are in Sylva, NC?
Sylva, NC has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,936 students in total.
How do schools in Sylva perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Sylva score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Sylva underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sylva?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 61%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Sylva
6 of 6 schools in Sylva carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 3F: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Sylva. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.