Schools in Sylva, North Carolina (2025)
4 schools · 2,213 students · 4 public · median Enrollment 797.
Sylva, in North Carolina, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,213 students. By level there are 2 high, 2 elementary; by sector 4 public.
The median Enrollment across Sylva's schools is 797, above the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Jackson Co Early College (60.1, top 50% of high schools nationally), followed by Smoky Mountain High School (44.3, lower 50% of high schools nationally), and Fairview School (32.4, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Smoky Mountain High School (881 students), Fairview School (797 students), Scotts Creek School (422 students).
Ranked schools in Sylva
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 160Jackson Co Early CollegeSylva · Public High69.5% Math proficiency · 113 students
- 244Smoky Mountain High SchoolSylva · Public High62% Math proficiency · 881 students
- 332Fairview SchoolSylva · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 797 students
- 424Scotts Creek SchoolSylva · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 422 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Co Early College Sylva · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 60.1 Top 50% | 69.5% Math proficiency | 113 |
| 2 | Smoky Mountain High School Sylva · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 44.3 Lower 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 881 |
| 3 | Fairview School Sylva · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 32.4 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 797 |
| 4 | Scotts Creek School Sylva · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 23.6 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 422 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Sylva?
Jackson Co Early College is the highest-ranked school in Sylva with a Success Index (US) of 60.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Sylva?
Sylva has 4 schools (2 high, 2 elementary) educating 2,213 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Sylva?
The median Enrollment across schools in Sylva is 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.