Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary vs Tiller School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 10.0 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
Tiller School
Beaufort · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
206 students
| Measure | Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary Smyrna, North Carolina | Tiller School Beaufort, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,457 | #113 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #28661 of 50,301 | #9148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 262 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Smyrna | Beaufort |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tiller School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 44.9).
- •Tiller School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Tiller School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Tiller School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.5).
- •Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is the larger school with 262 students compared with 206.
- •Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is a public school while Tiller School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tiller School?
On the Success Index (US), Tiller School ranks higher (73.2 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 Tiller School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Smyrna and Beaufort in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary: 262. Tiller School: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary and Tiller School rank in North Carolina?
Down East Middle and Smyrna Elementary is 415th of 1,457 and Tiller School is 113th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).