Smoky Mountain High School is a public high school located in Sylva, North Carolina. The school formed as a result of the consolidation of the former Sylva-Webster High School and Cullowhee High School in 1988 at the Sylva-Webster campus, which dates to 1960.
Serving 64 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%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Catamount School's student population of 64 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
6 teachers
Year Founded
1988
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 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1293 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
American Indian
8%
1%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
1%
24%
White
83%
42%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Mustangs
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?
64 students attend Catamount School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Catamount School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Catamount School offer ?
Catamount School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Catamount School part of?
Catamount School is part of Catamount School District.
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