E E Smith High vs Ferguson-Easley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 363 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E E Smith High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
Ferguson-Easley Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
| Measure | E E Smith High Fayetteville, North Carolina | Ferguson-Easley Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 528 | #1349 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16006 of 16,910 | #48171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,017 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •E E Smith High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 13.8).
- •E E Smith High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Ferguson-Easley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 99.7%).
- •Ferguson-Easley Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 23.1).
- •E E Smith High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 392.
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 E E Smith High better than Ferguson-Easley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), E E Smith High ranks higher (15.3 vs 13.8 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 E E Smith High and Ferguson-Easley Elementary?
About 363 m in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E E Smith High: 1,017. Ferguson-Easley Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E E Smith High and Ferguson-Easley Elementary rank in North Carolina?
E E Smith High is 500th of 528 and Ferguson-Easley Elementary is 1349th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).