Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary vs Perry W Harrison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 266 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
Perry W Harrison Elementary
Pittsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary Smyrna, North Carolina | Perry W Harrison Elementary Pittsboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,457 | #272 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #28661 of 50,301 | #21187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 262 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| city | Smyrna | Pittsboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry W Harrison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 44.9).
- •Perry W Harrison Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Perry W Harrison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.1).
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 Perry W Harrison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Perry W Harrison Elementary ranks higher (55.7 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 Perry W Harrison Elementary?
About 266 km in a straight line, between Smyrna and Pittsboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary: 262. Perry W Harrison Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary and Perry W Harrison Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is 415th of 1,457 and Perry W Harrison Elementary is 272nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).