E E Smith High vs Margaret Willis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 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
Margaret Willis Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | E E Smith High Fayetteville, North Carolina | Margaret Willis Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 528 | #1170 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #16006 of 16,910 | #45300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,017 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Willis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 15.3).
- •Margaret Willis Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •E E Smith High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Margaret Willis Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 99.7%).
- •Margaret Willis Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 23.1).
- •E E Smith High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 296.
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 Margaret Willis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Willis Elementary ranks higher (19.3 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 Margaret Willis Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E E Smith High: 1,017. Margaret Willis Elementary: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E E Smith High and Margaret Willis Elementary rank in North Carolina?
E E Smith High is 500th of 528 and Margaret Willis Elementary is 1170th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).