James W Smith Elementary vs Little River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James W Smith Elementary
Cove City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Little River Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
| Measure | James W Smith Elementary Cove City, North Carolina | Little River Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 1,457 | #506 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35911 of 50,301 | #31667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 325 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 38% |
| city | Cove City | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 34.0).
- •Little River Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Little River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •James W Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 99.1%).
- •Little River Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.1).
- •Little River Elementary is the larger school with 326 students compared with 325.
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 James W Smith Elementary better than Little River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Little River Elementary ranks higher (40.4 vs 34.0 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 James W Smith Elementary and Little River Elementary?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Cove City and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James W Smith Elementary: 325. Little River Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James W Smith Elementary and Little River Elementary rank in North Carolina?
James W Smith Elementary is 663rd of 1,457 and Little River Elementary is 506th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).