Ben L. Smith High School vs Edwin A Alderman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben L. Smith High School
Greensboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,348 students
Edwin A Alderman Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
| Measure | Ben L. Smith High School Greensboro, North Carolina | Edwin A Alderman Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 528 | #1039 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15222 of 16,910 | #43144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,348 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 1,348 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin A Alderman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 20.2).
- •Edwin A Alderman Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Edwin A Alderman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Edwin A Alderman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.8%).
- •Edwin A Alderman Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •Ben L. Smith High School is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 392.
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 Ben L. Smith High School better than Edwin A Alderman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edwin A Alderman Elementary ranks higher (22.7 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 Ben L. Smith High School and Edwin A Alderman Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben L. Smith High School: 1,348. Edwin A Alderman Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben L. Smith High School and Edwin A Alderman Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ben L. Smith High School is 459th of 528 and Edwin A Alderman Elementary is 1039th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).