E E Smith High vs Reid Ross Classical High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 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
Reid Ross Classical High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
227 students
| Measure | E E Smith High Fayetteville, North Carolina | Reid Ross Classical High Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 528 | #262 of 528 |
| National rank | #16006 of 16,910 | #10374 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,017 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reid Ross Classical High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 15.3).
- •Reid Ross Classical High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Reid Ross Classical High does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 41%).
- •Reid Ross Classical High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.7%).
- •Reid Ross Classical High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 23.1).
- •E E Smith High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 227.
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 Reid Ross Classical High?
On the Success Index (US), Reid Ross Classical High ranks higher (42.4 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 Reid Ross Classical High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E E Smith High: 1,017. Reid Ross Classical High: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E E Smith High and Reid Ross Classical High rank in North Carolina?
E E Smith High is 500th of 528 and Reid Ross Classical High is 262nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).