ABSS Early College at ACC vs Academy at Smith
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ABSS Early College at ACC
Graham · Public high · Grades 9–13
247 students
Academy at Smith
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
246 students
| Measure | ABSS Early College at ACC Graham, North Carolina | Academy at Smith Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 528 | #167 of 528 |
| National rank | #1972 of 16,910 | #7201 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 247 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 30.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 84.5% |
| city | Graham | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ABSS Early College at ACC scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 54.4).
- •ABSS Early College at ACC does better on math proficiency (95% vs 84.5%).
- •ABSS Early College at ACC does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 54.5%).
- •ABSS Early College at ACC does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 98.8%).
- •Academy at Smith does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 30.9).
- •ABSS Early College at ACC is the larger school with 247 students compared with 246.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ABSS Early College at ACC better than Academy at Smith?
On the Success Index (US), ABSS Early College at ACC ranks higher (75.8 vs 54.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are ABSS Early College at ACC and Academy at Smith?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Graham and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ABSS Early College at ACC: 247. Academy at Smith: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ABSS Early College at ACC and Academy at Smith rank in North Carolina?
ABSS Early College at ACC is 31st of 528 and Academy at Smith is 167th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).