Ben L. Smith High School vs Pilot Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben L. Smith High School
Greensboro Β· Public high Β· Grades 9β12
1,348 students
Pilot Elementary
Greensboro Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
556 students
| Measure | Ben L. Smith High School Greensboro, North Carolina | Pilot Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 528 | #942 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15222 of 16,910 | #41469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9β12 | Grades PKβ5 |
| Students | 1,348 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 1,348 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 33% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Pilot Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 20.2).
- β’Pilot Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- β’Pilot Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- β’Pilot Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- β’Pilot Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.2).
- β’Ben L. Smith High School is the larger school with 1,348 students compared with 556.
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 Pilot Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pilot Elementary ranks higher (25.4 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 Ben L. Smith High School and Pilot Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben L. Smith High School: 1,348. Pilot Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben L. Smith High School and Pilot Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Ben L. Smith High School is 459th of 528 and Pilot Elementary is 942nd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).