Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary vs East Carteret High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
262 students
East Carteret High
Beaufort · Public high · Grades 9–12
521 students
| Measure | Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary Smyrna, North Carolina | East Carteret High Beaufort, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,457 | #234 of 528 |
| National rank | #28661 of 50,301 | #9659 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 262 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Smyrna | Beaufort |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.9 vs 45.1).
- •East Carteret High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •East Carteret High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •East Carteret High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 98.9%).
- •Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.4).
- •East Carteret High is the larger school with 521 students compared with 262.
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 Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary better than East Carteret High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary and East Carteret High?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Smyrna and Beaufort in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary: 262. East Carteret High: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary and East Carteret High rank in North Carolina?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is 415th of 1,457 and East Carteret High is 234th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).