Gibsonville Elementary vs Marvin B Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibsonville Elementary
Gibsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students
Marvin B Smith Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Gibsonville Elementary Gibsonville, North Carolina | Marvin B Smith Elementary Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 1,457 | #398 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34307 of 50,301 | #28173 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 595 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| city | Gibsonville | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marvin B Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 36.5).
- •Marvin B Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Marvin B Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Marvin B Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Gibsonville Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •Gibsonville Elementary is the larger school with 595 students compared with 556.
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 Gibsonville Elementary better than Marvin B Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marvin B Smith Elementary ranks higher (45.6 vs 36.5 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 Gibsonville Elementary and Marvin B Smith Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Gibsonville and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibsonville Elementary: 595. Marvin B Smith Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibsonville Elementary and Marvin B Smith Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Gibsonville Elementary is 603rd of 1,457 and Marvin B Smith Elementary is 398th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).