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Best public schools in Sylva, NC

5 public schools in Sylva: 2 high · 2 K-8 · 1 combined. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

High schools

2 schools in Sylva, best first
1
Jackson Co Early College 82.3
Jackson County Public Schools · Grades 9-13 · 109 students
ELA 87%Math 90%Science 94%
#91 of 512 in North Carolina
2
Smoky Mountain High School 41.9
Jackson County Public Schools · Grades 9-12 · 899 students
ELA 56%Math 60%Science 56%
#298 of 512 in North Carolina

K-8 schools

2 schools in Sylva, best first
1
Fairview School 52.0
Jackson County Public Schools · Grades PK-8 · 781 students
ELA 51%Math 60%Science 69%
#84 of 174 in North Carolina
2
Scotts Creek School 30.2
Jackson County Public Schools · Grades PK-8 · 438 students
ELA 43%Math 41%Science 72%
#122 of 174 in North Carolina

Combined schools

1 school in Sylva
1
Jackson Community School 20.9
Jackson County Public Schools · Grades 5-12 · 69 students
ELA 14%Math 3%Science 14%
#154 of 194 in North Carolina

School districts serving Sylva

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