Cross Creek Early College vs E E Smith High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross Creek Early College
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
253 students
E E Smith High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
| Measure | Cross Creek Early College Fayetteville, North Carolina | E E Smith High Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 528 | #500 of 528 |
| National rank | #3572 of 16,910 | #16006 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 253 | 1,017 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 1,017 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 17% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cross Creek Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 15.3).
- •Cross Creek Early College does better on math proficiency (87% vs 17%).
- •Cross Creek Early College does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 41%).
- •Cross Creek Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 99.7%).
- •E E Smith High does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.3).
- •E E Smith High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 253.
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 Cross Creek Early College better than E E Smith High?
On the Success Index (US), Cross Creek Early College ranks higher (68.9 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 Cross Creek Early College and E E Smith High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross Creek Early College: 253. E E Smith High: 1,017. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross Creek Early College and E E Smith High rank in North Carolina?
Cross Creek Early College is 71st of 528 and E E Smith High is 500th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).