Allen Middle vs Ben L. Smith High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
Ben L. Smith High School
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,348 students
| Measure | Allen Middle Greensboro, North Carolina | Ben L. Smith High School Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 469 | #459 of 528 |
| National rank | #14329 of 15,369 | #15222 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 1,348 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 1,348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 28% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben L. Smith High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 16.6).
- •Ben L. Smith High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 14%).
- •Allen Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Allen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Allen Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.2).
- •Ben L. Smith High School is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 617.
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 Allen Middle better than Ben L. Smith High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben L. Smith High School ranks higher (20.2 vs 16.6 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 Allen Middle and Ben L. Smith High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen Middle: 617. Ben L. Smith High School: 1,348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen Middle and Ben L. Smith High School rank in North Carolina?
Allen Middle is 407th of 469 and Ben L. Smith High School is 459th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).