Catamount School vs Smoky Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.0 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
Smoky Mountain High School
Sylva · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students
| Measure | Catamount School Cullowhee, North Carolina | Smoky Mountain High School Sylva, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 469 | #238 of 528 |
| National rank | #10021 of 15,369 | #9871 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 64 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | – | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 62% |
| city | Cullowhee | Sylva |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smoky Mountain High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 39.1).
- •Smoky Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 15%).
- •Smoky Mountain High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 44.5%).
- •Catamount School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 97.7%).
- •Smoky Mountain High School is the larger school with 881 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 Smoky Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), Smoky Mountain High School ranks higher (44.3 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 Smoky Mountain High School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Cullowhee and Sylva in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catamount School: 64. Smoky Mountain High School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catamount School and Smoky Mountain High School rank in North Carolina?
Catamount School is 178th of 469 and Smoky Mountain High School is 238th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).