Chapel Hill High vs Smith Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 489 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapel Hill High
Chapel Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,608 students
Smith Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students
| Measure | Chapel Hill High Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Smith Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #13 of 528 | #11 of 469 |
| National rank | #1294 of 16,910 | #1186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,608 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 66% |
| city | Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 79.8).
- •Chapel Hill High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 66%).
- •Chapel Hill High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Chapel Hill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 22.4%).
- •Smith Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.1).
- •Chapel Hill High is the larger school with 1,608 students compared with 763.
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 Chapel Hill High better than Smith Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Middle ranks higher (81.9 vs 79.8 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 Chapel Hill High and Smith Middle?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapel Hill High: 1,608. Smith Middle: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapel Hill High and Smith Middle rank in North Carolina?
Chapel Hill High is 13th of 528 and Smith Middle is 11th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).