Ben L. Smith High School vs Next Generation Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 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
Next Generation Academy
Greensboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
487 students
| Measure | Ben L. Smith High School Greensboro, North Carolina | Next Generation Academy Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 528 | #492 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15222 of 16,910 | #31276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,348 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 1,348 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Next Generation Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 20.2).
- •Next Generation Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 99.8%).
- •Next Generation Academy does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.2).
- •Ben L. Smith High School is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 487.
- •Ben L. Smith High School 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 Ben L. Smith High School better than Next Generation Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Next Generation Academy ranks higher (41.0 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 Next Generation Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben L. Smith High School: 1,348. Next Generation Academy: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben L. Smith High School and Next Generation Academy rank in North Carolina?
Ben L. Smith High School is 459th of 528 and Next Generation Academy is 492nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).