Catamount School vs Fairview School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catamount School
Cullowhee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
64 students
Fairview School
Sylva · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
797 students
| Measure | Catamount School Cullowhee, North Carolina | Fairview School Sylva, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 469 | #705 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10021 of 15,369 | #36971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 64 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | – | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 39% |
| city | Cullowhee | Sylva |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catamount School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 32.4).
- •Fairview School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 15%).
- •Fairview School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 44.5%).
- •Catamount School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 98%).
- •Fairview School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 64.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catamount School better than Fairview School?
On the Success Index (US), Catamount School ranks higher (39.1 vs 32.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catamount School and Fairview School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Cullowhee and Sylva in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catamount School: 64. Fairview School: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catamount School and Fairview School rank in North Carolina?
Catamount School is 178th of 469 and Fairview School is 705th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).