Top 3 Best 28779 North Carolina Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,322 students in 28779, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 28779, NC are Catamount School, Fairview Elementary School and Scotts Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 28779 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 28779, NC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 28779, NC Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catamount School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Smoky Mountain Dr
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 331-1775
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
251 Big Orange Way
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Scotts Creek Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
516 Parris Branch
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 631-2740
Grades: K-8
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Community School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3770 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 28779 North Carolina

28779, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
251 Big Orange Way
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Grades: K-8
| 750 students
398 Hospital Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 28779, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 28779, NC include Catamount School, Fairview Elementary School and Scotts Creek Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 28779, NC?
4 public middle schools are located in 28779, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in 28779, NC?
28779, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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