Academy at Smith vs Next Generation Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km 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
Next Generation Academy
Greensboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
487 students
| Measure | Academy at Smith Greensboro, North Carolina | Next Generation Academy Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 528 | #492 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #7201 of 16,910 | #31276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 246 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | – |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy at Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 41.0).
- •Next Generation Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 98.8%).
- •Next Generation Academy does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.9).
- •Next Generation Academy is the larger school with 487 students compared with 246.
- •Academy at Smith is a public school while Next Generation Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Next Generation Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Academy at Smith ranks higher (54.4 vs 41.0 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 Next Generation Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy at Smith: 246. Next Generation Academy: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy at Smith and Next Generation Academy rank in North Carolina?
Academy at Smith is 167th of 528 and Next Generation Academy is 492nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).