Scotts Creek School vs Smoky Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scotts Creek School
Sylva · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
422 students
Smoky Mountain High School
Sylva · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students
| Measure | Scotts Creek School Sylva, North Carolina | Smoky Mountain High School Sylva, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1010 of 1,457 | #238 of 528 |
| National rank | #42591 of 50,301 | #9871 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 422 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 62% |
| city | Sylva | Sylva |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smoky Mountain High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 23.6).
- •Smoky Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- •Smoky Mountain High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •Smoky Mountain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 98.6%).
- •Scotts Creek School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 21.5).
- •Smoky Mountain High School is the larger school with 881 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 Scotts Creek School better than Smoky Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), Smoky Mountain High School ranks higher (44.3 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 Scotts Creek School and Smoky Mountain High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Sylva and Sylva in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scotts Creek School: 422. Smoky Mountain High School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scotts Creek School and Smoky Mountain High School rank in North Carolina?
Scotts Creek School is 1010th of 1,457 and Smoky Mountain High School is 238th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).