E E Smith High vs Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 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
Luther Nick Jeralds Middle
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
| Measure | E E Smith High Fayetteville, North Carolina | Luther Nick Jeralds Middle Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 528 | #439 of 469 |
| National rank | #16006 of 16,910 | #14719 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,017 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| 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).
- •Luther Nick Jeralds Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •E E Smith High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Luther Nick Jeralds Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 99.7%).
- •Luther Nick Jeralds Middle does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 23.1).
- •E E Smith High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 605.
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 Luther Nick Jeralds Middle?
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 Luther Nick Jeralds Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E E Smith High: 1,017. Luther Nick Jeralds Middle: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E E Smith High and Luther Nick Jeralds Middle rank in North Carolina?
E E Smith High is 500th of 528 and Luther Nick Jeralds Middle is 439th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).