North Garner Middle vs Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Garner Middle
Garner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
Smith Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
| Measure | North Garner Middle Garner, North Carolina | Smith Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 469 | #883 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12375 of 15,369 | #40492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 831 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 38% |
| city | Garner | Raleigh |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.6 vs 26.9).
- •Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •North Garner Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.7).
- •North Garner Middle is the larger school with 831 students compared with 596.
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 North Garner Middle better than Smith 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 North Garner Middle and Smith Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Garner and Raleigh in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Garner Middle: 831. Smith Elementary: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Garner Middle and Smith Elementary rank in North Carolina?
North Garner Middle is 286th of 469 and Smith Elementary is 883rd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).