Fairview School vs Selma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 445 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
Selma Elementary
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students
| Measure | Fairview School Sylva, North Carolina | Selma Elementary Selma, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 1,457 | #1172 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #36971 of 50,301 | #45322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 797 | 794 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| city | Sylva | Selma |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 19.3).
- •Fairview School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Fairview School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 18%).
- •Fairview School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.6%).
- •Selma Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.6).
- •Fairview School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 794.
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 Selma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview School ranks higher (32.4 vs 19.3 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 Selma Elementary?
About 445 km in a straight line, between Sylva and Selma in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview School: 797. Selma Elementary: 794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview School and Selma Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Fairview School is 705th of 1,457 and Selma Elementary is 1172nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).