Fairview School vs Scotts Creek School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview School
Sylva · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
797 students
Scotts Creek School
Sylva · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
422 students
| Measure | Fairview School Sylva, North Carolina | Scotts Creek School Sylva, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 1,457 | #1010 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36971 of 50,301 | #42591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 797 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 26% |
| city | Sylva | Sylva |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 23.6).
- •Fairview School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Fairview School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Fairview School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 98.6%).
- •Scotts Creek School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.6).
- •Fairview School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 422.
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 Fairview School better than Scotts Creek School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview School ranks higher (32.4 vs 23.6 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 Fairview School and Scotts Creek School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Sylva and Sylva in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview School: 797. Scotts Creek School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview School and Scotts Creek School rank in North Carolina?
Fairview School is 705th of 1,457 and Scotts Creek School is 1010th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).