Johnston Co Early College Academy vs South Smithfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 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
South Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Johnston Co Early College Academy Smithfield, North Carolina | South Smithfield Elementary Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 528 | #1249 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #6235 of 16,910 | #46789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 251 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 35.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 17% |
| 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 16.7).
- •Johnston Co Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 17%).
- •Johnston Co Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 20%).
- •Johnston Co Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.3%).
- •South Smithfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 35.9).
- •South Smithfield Elementary is the larger school with 450 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 South Smithfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Johnston Co Early College Academy ranks higher (58.3 vs 16.7 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 South Smithfield Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnston Co Early College Academy: 251. South Smithfield Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnston Co Early College Academy and South Smithfield Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Johnston Co Early College Academy is 136th of 528 and South Smithfield Elementary is 1249th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).