Highland Elementary vs Marvin B Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students
Marvin B Smith Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Burlington, North Carolina | Marvin B Smith Elementary Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,457 | #398 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #23034 of 50,301 | #28173 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Burlington | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 45.6).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Marvin B Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Marvin B Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.5).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 661 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 Highland Elementary better than Marvin B Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 45.6 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 Highland Elementary and Marvin B Smith Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 661. Marvin B Smith Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Marvin B Smith Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Highland Elementary is 297th 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).