Longleaf School of the Arts vs Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longleaf School of the Arts
Raleigh · Charter high · Grades 9–12
405 students
Smith Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
| Measure | Longleaf School of the Arts Raleigh, North Carolina | Smith Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 528 | #883 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1318 of 16,910 | #40492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 405 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| city | Raleigh | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longleaf School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 26.9).
- •Longleaf School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Longleaf School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 29%).
- •Longleaf School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.2).
- •Smith Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 405.
- •Longleaf School of the Arts is a charter school while Smith Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Longleaf School of the Arts better than Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Longleaf School of the Arts ranks higher (79.7 vs 26.9 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 Longleaf School of the Arts and Smith Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longleaf School of the Arts: 405. Smith Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longleaf School of the Arts and Smith Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Longleaf School of the Arts is 17th of 528 and Smith Elementary is 883rd of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).