Erwin Middle vs Smith Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erwin Middle
Salisbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students
Smith Middle
Chapel Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students
| Measure | Erwin Middle Salisbury, North Carolina | Smith Middle Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #401 of 469 | #11 of 469 |
| National rank | #14285 of 15,369 | #1186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 763 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 66% |
| city | Salisbury | Chapel Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 16.9).
- •Smith Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 21%).
- •Smith Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 33%).
- •Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 98.4%).
- •Smith Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.3).
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 Erwin Middle better than Smith Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Middle ranks higher (81.9 vs 16.9 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 Erwin Middle and Smith Middle?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Chapel Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erwin Middle: 763. Smith Middle: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erwin Middle and Smith Middle rank in North Carolina?
Erwin Middle is 401st of 469 and Smith Middle is 11th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).