Scotts Creek School

516 Parris Branch
Sylva, NC 28779
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Scotts Creek School ranks in the bottom 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 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Scotts Creek School's student population of 438 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
438 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Scotts Creek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotts Creek School is 0.49, 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)
#1939 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Scotts Creek 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.
39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Scotts Creek 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.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Scotts Creek 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
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
18%
21%
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Black
2%
25%
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White
69%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Scotts Creek 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
63%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scotts Creek School's ranking?
Scotts Creek School is ranked #1939 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Scotts Creek School often compared to?
Scotts Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview School, Cullowhee Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Scotts Creek School?
438 students attend Scotts Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Scotts Creek School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotts Creek School?
Scotts Creek School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scotts Creek School offer ?
Scotts Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Scotts Creek School part of?
Scotts Creek School is part of Jackson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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