Carrboro High vs Smoky Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 377 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrboro High
Carrboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
885 students
Smoky Mountain High School
Sylva · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students
| Measure | Carrboro High Carrboro, North Carolina | Smoky Mountain High School Sylva, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 528 | #238 of 528 |
| National rank | #1775 of 16,910 | #9871 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 885 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Carrboro | Sylva |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrboro High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 44.3).
- •Carrboro High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Carrboro High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Carrboro High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 97.7%).
- •Carrboro High does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 21.5).
- •Carrboro High is the larger school with 885 students compared with 881.
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 Carrboro High better than Smoky Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carrboro High ranks higher (76.8 vs 44.3 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 Carrboro High and Smoky Mountain High School?
About 377 km in a straight line, between Carrboro and Sylva in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrboro High: 885. Smoky Mountain High School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrboro High and Smoky Mountain High School rank in North Carolina?
Carrboro High is 27th of 528 and Smoky Mountain High School is 238th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).