NC Leadership Charter Academy vs Smith Farm Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
NC Leadership Charter Academy
Kernersville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,209 students
Smith Farm Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | NC Leadership Charter Academy Kernersville, North Carolina | Smith Farm Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1187 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #45608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,209 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 1,209 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 20% |
| city | Kernersville | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •NC Leadership Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (61% vs 20%).
- •NC Leadership Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 23%).
- •Smith Farm Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.3).
- •NC Leadership Charter Academy is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 440.
- •NC Leadership Charter Academy is a charter school while Smith Farm 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 NC Leadership Charter Academy better than Smith Farm Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are NC Leadership Charter Academy and Smith Farm Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Kernersville and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
NC Leadership Charter Academy: 1,209. Smith Farm Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do NC Leadership Charter Academy and Smith Farm Elementary rank in North Carolina?
NC Leadership Charter Academy is unranked and Smith Farm Elementary is 1187th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).