Overview
Fairview School is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Sylva, North Carolina. The school enrolls 797 students. It is part of the Jackson County Public Schools 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.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictJackson County Public Schools
County37099
CitySylva
ZIP28779
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370234001004
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment797
White69.0%
Hispanic / Latino18.1%
Black / African American1.4%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %98%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)