Catamount School

100 Smoky Mountain Dr
Sylva, NC 28779
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 59 students in grades 6-8, Catamount School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Catamount School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Catamount School's student population of 59 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
59 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Catamount School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catamount School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1293 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Catamount School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Catamount School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Catamount School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
1%
20%
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Black
n/a
25%
White
90%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Catamount School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Catamount School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catamount School's ranking?
Catamount School is ranked #1293 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Catamount School?
59 students attend Catamount School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Catamount School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catamount School?
Catamount School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Catamount School offer ?
Catamount School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Catamount School part of?
Catamount School is part of Catamount School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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