Academy at Smith vs Ben L. Smith High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 401 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy at Smith
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
246 students
Ben L. Smith High School
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,348 students
| Measure | Academy at Smith Greensboro, North Carolina | Ben L. Smith High School Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 528 | #459 of 528 |
| National rank | #7201 of 16,910 | #15222 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 246 | 1,348 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 1,348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 28% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy at Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 20.2).
- •Academy at Smith does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 28%).
- •Academy at Smith does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 26%).
- •Academy at Smith does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.8%).
- •Academy at Smith does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.2).
- •Ben L. Smith High School is the larger school with 1,348 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 Academy at Smith better than Ben L. Smith High School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy at Smith ranks higher (54.4 vs 20.2 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 Academy at Smith and Ben L. Smith High School?
About 401 m in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy at Smith: 246. Ben L. Smith High School: 1,348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy at Smith and Ben L. Smith High School rank in North Carolina?
Academy at Smith is 167th of 528 and Ben L. Smith High School is 459th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).