Catamount School

Located at 1 University Drive Reid 100 in Cullowhee, North Carolina, Catamount School operates as an active, non-charter public school district serving a distinct middle school population within a distant town setting. The single-facility district is dedicated exclusively to early adolescent education, serving students in grades 6 through 8. During the 2024–2025 academic year, Catamount School maintained a focused, small-scale learning environment with an enrollment of 64 students, consisting of 16 sixth graders, 25 seventh graders, and 23 eighth graders. The student body includes 37 male and 27 female students, with a demographic makeup comprising 53 White, 5 American Indian, 4 multiracial, 1 Black, and 1 Hispanic student.

Functioning as an independent regular public school district, Catamount School offers a specialized institutional framework for families and educational researchers alike. In federal reporting metrics for the 2024–2025 period, the district records zero full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching and support staff, a metric typical of unique administrative structures, university-affiliated lab school models, or specialized regional staffing arrangements. Fully operational and deeply rooted in its local community, the district provides a personalized academic setting for middle schoolers. Community members, parents, and researchers seeking further information about enrollment or governance can contact the district directly at (828) 227-7500.