Johnston Co Early College Academy vs Smithfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnston Co Early College Academy
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–13
251 students
Smithfield Middle
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
| Measure | Johnston Co Early College Academy Smithfield, North Carolina | Smithfield Middle Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 528 | #339 of 469 |
| National rank | #6235 of 16,910 | #13274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 251 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 35.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 21% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnston Co Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 22.8).
- •Johnston Co Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 21%).
- •Johnston Co Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 34%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 35.9).
- •Smithfield Middle is the larger school with 573 students compared with 251.
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 Johnston Co Early College Academy better than Smithfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Johnston Co Early College Academy ranks higher (58.3 vs 22.8 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 Johnston Co Early College Academy and Smithfield Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnston Co Early College Academy: 251. Smithfield Middle: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnston Co Early College Academy and Smithfield Middle rank in North Carolina?
Johnston Co Early College Academy is 136th of 528 and Smithfield Middle is 339th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).