Four Oaks Middle vs South Smithfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Four Oaks Middle
Four Oaks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
South Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Four Oaks Middle Four Oaks, North Carolina | South Smithfield Elementary Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 469 | #1249 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12711 of 15,369 | #46789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Four Oaks | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Four Oaks Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 16.7).
- •Four Oaks Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Four Oaks Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Four Oaks Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 99.3%).
- •South Smithfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.4).
- •Four Oaks Middle is the larger school with 477 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 Middle better than South Smithfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Four Oaks Middle ranks higher (25.8 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 Middle and South Smithfield Elementary?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Four Oaks and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Four Oaks Middle: 477. South Smithfield Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Four Oaks Middle and South Smithfield Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Four Oaks Middle is 304th of 469 and South Smithfield Elementary is 1249th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).