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Catamount School

PublicGrades 6–8
Sylva, North Carolina · Catamount School
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students64
Student:Teacher11.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch38%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
64
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
38%-44.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Catamount School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Sylva, North Carolina. The school enrolls 64 students. It is part of the Catamount School district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCatamount School
County37099
CitySylva
ZIP28779
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370042103437

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment64
White82.8%
Hispanic / Latino1.6%
Black / African American1.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
82.8%
Hispanic
1.6%
Black
1.6%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
6.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %38%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)