Ben L. Smith High School vs South Johnston High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 140 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
South Johnston High
Four Oaks · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,355 students
| Measure | Ben L. Smith High School Greensboro, North Carolina | South Johnston High Four Oaks, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 528 | #441 of 528 |
| National rank | #15222 of 16,910 | #14682 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,348 | 1,355 |
| Enrollment | 1,348 | 1,355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 46% |
| city | Greensboro | Four Oaks |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Johnston High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 20.2).
- •South Johnston High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •Ben L. Smith High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 22.6).
- •South Johnston High is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 1,348.
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 South Johnston High?
On the Success Index (US), South Johnston High ranks higher (23.5 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 South Johnston High?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Four Oaks in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben L. Smith High School: 1,348. South Johnston High: 1,355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben L. Smith High School and South Johnston High rank in North Carolina?
Ben L. Smith High School is 459th of 528 and South Johnston High is 441st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).