Cullowhee Valley School vs Smoky Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cullowhee Valley School
Cullowhee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
570 students
Smoky Mountain High School
Sylva · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students
| Measure | Cullowhee Valley School Cullowhee, North Carolina | Smoky Mountain High School Sylva, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #978 of 1,457 | #238 of 528 |
| National rank | #42047 of 50,301 | #9871 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 570 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 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 24.4).
- •Smoky Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Smoky Mountain High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •Smoky Mountain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Cullowhee Valley School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.5).
- •Smoky Mountain High School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 570.
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 Cullowhee Valley School better than Smoky Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), Smoky Mountain High School ranks higher (44.3 vs 24.4 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 Cullowhee Valley School and Smoky Mountain High School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Cullowhee and Sylva in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cullowhee Valley School: 570. Smoky Mountain High School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cullowhee Valley School and Smoky Mountain High School rank in North Carolina?
Cullowhee Valley School is 978th of 1,457 and Smoky Mountain High School is 238th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).