E E Smith High vs Lucile Souders Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 km 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
Lucile Souders Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | E E Smith High Fayetteville, North Carolina | Lucile Souders Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 528 | #1033 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16006 of 16,910 | #43019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,017 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 28% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lucile Souders Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 15.3).
- •Lucile Souders Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •E E Smith High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Lucile Souders Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.7%).
- •Lucile Souders Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 23.1).
- •E E Smith High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 399.
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 Lucile Souders Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lucile Souders Elementary ranks higher (22.9 vs 15.3 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 Lucile Souders Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E E Smith High: 1,017. Lucile Souders Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E E Smith High and Lucile Souders Elementary rank in North Carolina?
E E Smith High is 500th of 528 and Lucile Souders Elementary is 1033rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).