East Forsyth High vs Smith Farm Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Forsyth High
Kernersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,647 students
Smith Farm Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | East Forsyth High Kernersville, North Carolina | Smith Farm Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 528 | #1187 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13112 of 16,910 | #45608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,647 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 1,647 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 20% |
| city | Kernersville | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Forsyth High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 18.8).
- •East Forsyth High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 20%).
- •East Forsyth High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Smith Farm Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Smith Farm Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.6).
- •East Forsyth High is the larger school with 1,647 students compared with 440.
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 East Forsyth High better than Smith Farm Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Forsyth High ranks higher (31.0 vs 18.8 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 East Forsyth High and Smith Farm Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Kernersville and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Forsyth High: 1,647. Smith Farm Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Forsyth High and Smith Farm Elementary rank in North Carolina?
East Forsyth High is 365th of 528 and Smith Farm Elementary is 1187th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).