Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary vs Fayetteville Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 254 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
Fayetteville Street Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
| Measure | Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary Smyrna, North Carolina | Fayetteville Street Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,457 | #1323 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #28661 of 50,301 | #47774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 262 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 12% |
| city | Smyrna | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 14.7).
- •Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 12%).
- •Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •Fayetteville Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 98.9%).
- •Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.1).
- •Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is the larger school with 262 students compared with 261.
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 Fayetteville Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary ranks higher (44.9 vs 14.7 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 Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary and Fayetteville Street Elementary?
About 254 km in a straight line, between Smyrna and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary: 262. Fayetteville Street Elementary: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary and Fayetteville Street Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is 415th of 1,457 and Fayetteville Street Elementary is 1323rd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).