Lewis Chapel Middle vs Smithfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis Chapel Middle
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
574 students
Smithfield Middle
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
| Measure | Lewis Chapel Middle Fayetteville, North Carolina | Smithfield Middle Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #395 of 469 | #339 of 469 |
| National rank | #14200 of 15,369 | #13274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 574 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 21% |
| city | Fayetteville | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 17.4).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 16%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Lewis Chapel Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 98.8%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Lewis Chapel Middle is the larger school with 574 students compared with 573.
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 Lewis Chapel Middle better than Smithfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield Middle ranks higher (22.8 vs 17.4 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 Lewis Chapel Middle and Smithfield Middle?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis Chapel Middle: 574. Smithfield Middle: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis Chapel Middle and Smithfield Middle rank in North Carolina?
Lewis Chapel Middle is 395th of 469 and Smithfield Middle is 339th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).