Fairview School

251 Big Orange Way
Sylva, NC 28779
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 781 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fairview School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 781 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fairview School's student population of 781 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
781 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Fairview 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 Fairview School is 0.46, 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)
#925 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fairview School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairview 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.
51%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairview 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.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fairview 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
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fairview School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fairview School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fairview School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
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.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairview 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
52%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairview 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 Fairview School's ranking?
Fairview School is ranked #925 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Fairview School often compared to?
Fairview Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cullowhee Valley School, Scotts Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Fairview School?
781 students attend Fairview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fairview School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview School?
Fairview School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairview School offer ?
Fairview School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fairview School part of?
Fairview School is part of Jackson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 781 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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