For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,077 students in Sylva, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Sylva, NC are Jackson Co Early College, Smoky Mountain High School and Jackson Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylva, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Sylva have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Sylva, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smoky Mountain High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sylva, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Co Early College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 College Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-4499
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 339-4499
Grades: 9-13
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Smoky Mountain High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Smoky Mountain Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2177
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2177
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Community School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3770 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-4328
Grades: 5-12
| 69 students
Sylva, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
251 Big Orange Way
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2819
Grades: K-8
| 750 students
398 Hospital Road
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2311
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sylva, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Sylva, NC include Jackson Co Early College, Smoky Mountain High School and Jackson Community School.
How many public high schools are located in Sylva?
3 public high schools are located in Sylva.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylva?
Sylva public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sylva are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sylva include: Jackson Co Early College vs. Smoky Mountain High School, Jackson Community School vs. Jackson Co Early College, Smoky Mountain High School vs. Jackson Co Early College
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