Catamount School vs Jackson Co Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.7 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
Jackson Co Early College
Sylva · Public high · Grades 9–13
113 students
| Measure | Catamount School Cullowhee, North Carolina | Jackson Co Early College Sylva, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 469 | #119 of 528 |
| National rank | #10021 of 15,369 | #5767 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 64 | 113 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 56.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 69.5% |
| city | Cullowhee | Sylva |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Co Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 39.1).
- •Jackson Co Early College does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 15%).
- •Jackson Co Early College does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 44.5%).
- •Catamount School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 97.3%).
- •Jackson Co Early College is the larger school with 113 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Catamount School better than Jackson Co Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Co Early College ranks higher (60.1 vs 39.1 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 Jackson Co Early College?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Cullowhee and Sylva in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catamount School: 64. Jackson Co Early College: 113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catamount School and Jackson Co Early College rank in North Carolina?
Catamount School is 178th of 469 and Jackson Co Early College is 119th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).