Four Oaks Elementary vs South Smithfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Four Oaks Elementary
Four Oaks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,051 students
South Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Four Oaks Elementary Four Oaks, North Carolina | South Smithfield Elementary Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1101 of 1,457 | #1249 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44085 of 50,301 | #46789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,051 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Four Oaks | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Four Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 16.7).
- •Four Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Four Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •South Smithfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.7%).
- •South Smithfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.4).
- •Four Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 450.
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 Four Oaks Elementary better than South Smithfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Four Oaks Elementary ranks higher (21.2 vs 16.7 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 Four Oaks Elementary and South Smithfield Elementary?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Four Oaks and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Four Oaks Elementary: 1,051. South Smithfield Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Four Oaks Elementary and South Smithfield Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Four Oaks Elementary is 1101st of 1,457 and South Smithfield Elementary is 1249th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).