Garner High vs Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garner High
Garner · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,670 students
Smith Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
| Measure | Garner High Garner, North Carolina | Smith Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 528 | #883 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #10222 of 16,910 | #40492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,670 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 1,670 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| city | Garner | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garner High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 26.9).
- •Garner High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Garner High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Garner High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.6).
- •Garner High is the larger school with 1,670 students compared with 596.
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 Garner High better than Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garner High ranks higher (42.9 vs 26.9 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 Garner High and Smith Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Garner and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garner High: 1,670. Smith Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garner High and Smith Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Garner High is 253rd of 528 and Smith Elementary is 883rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).