Croatan High vs E E Smith High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croatan High
Newport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,019 students
E E Smith High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
| Measure | Croatan High Newport, North Carolina | E E Smith High Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 528 | #500 of 528 |
| National rank | #3124 of 16,910 | #16006 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,019 | 1,017 |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | 1,017 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 17% |
| city | Newport | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Croatan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 15.3).
- •Croatan High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 17%).
- •Croatan High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 41%).
- •Croatan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 99.7%).
- •E E Smith High does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.7).
- •Croatan High is the larger school with 1,019 students compared with 1,017.
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 Croatan High better than E E Smith High?
On the Success Index (US), Croatan High ranks higher (70.7 vs 15.3 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 Croatan High and E E Smith High?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Newport and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Croatan High: 1,019. E E Smith High: 1,017. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Croatan High and E E Smith High rank in North Carolina?
Croatan High is 60th of 528 and E E Smith High is 500th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).