Catamount School School District
School District · Sylva, North Carolina
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
1
1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,729
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
1
1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,729
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Catamount School?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Catamount School as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Catamount School
Sylva · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$16,729
+$3,617 vs North Carolina median
District size
59 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
Top-Rated Schools in Catamount School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catamount School | 8.7 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Catamount School
Catamount School is a Sylva, North Carolina school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 59 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $16,729 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.7/10, Catamount School is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Catamount School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Catamount School students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.9%.
The district includes 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Catamount School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Catamount School with test data.
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Sylva
- Total Enrollment
- 59
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Catamount School?
Catamount School has 1 schools in total — 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Catamount School?
The average composite rating for Catamount School is 8.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Catamount School?
Catamount School spends $16,729 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Catamount School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Catamount School is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Catamount School?
Catamount School is the highest-rated school in Catamount School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Catamount School?
Across schools in Catamount School with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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