Catawba Elementary School vs South Smithfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 247 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catawba Elementary School
Catawba · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
450 students
South Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Catawba Elementary School Catawba, North Carolina | South Smithfield Elementary Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,457 | #1249 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43634 of 50,301 | #46789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 17% |
| city | Catawba | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catawba Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 16.7).
- •Catawba Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Catawba Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 20%).
- •South Smithfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.3).
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 Catawba Elementary School better than South Smithfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Catawba Elementary School ranks higher (21.9 vs 16.7 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 Catawba Elementary School and South Smithfield Elementary?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Catawba and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catawba Elementary School: 450. South Smithfield Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catawba Elementary School and South Smithfield Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Catawba Elementary School is 1078th of 1,457 and South Smithfield Elementary is 1249th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).