Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary vs Harkers Island Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.4 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
Harkers Island Elementary
Harkers Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
95 students
| Measure | Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary Smyrna, North Carolina | Harkers Island Elementary Harkers Island, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,457 | #307 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #28661 of 50,301 | #23829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 262 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 64.5% |
| city | Smyrna | Harkers Island |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harkers Island Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 44.9).
- •Harkers Island Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 50%).
- •Harkers Island Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 51%).
- •Harkers Island Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 98.9%).
- •Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.6).
- •Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is the larger school with 262 students compared with 95.
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 Harkers Island Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harkers Island Elementary ranks higher (51.9 vs 44.9 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 Harkers Island Elementary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Smyrna and Harkers Island in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary: 262. Harkers Island Elementary: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary and Harkers Island Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is 415th of 1,457 and Harkers Island Elementary is 307th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).