Pine Forest High vs Smithfield-Selma High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 66 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Forest High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
Smithfield-Selma High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students
| Measure | Pine Forest High Fayetteville, North Carolina | Smithfield-Selma High Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 528 | #444 of 528 |
| National rank | #12306 of 16,910 | #14751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,551 | 1,548 |
| Enrollment | 1,551 | 1,548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 36% |
| city | Fayetteville | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Forest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 23.1).
- •Pine Forest High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Pine Forest High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Pine Forest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Smithfield-Selma High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 26.3).
- •Pine Forest High is the larger school with 1,551 students compared with 1,548.
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 Pine Forest High better than Smithfield-Selma High?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Forest High ranks higher (34.5 vs 23.1 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 Pine Forest High and Smithfield-Selma High?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Forest High: 1,551. Smithfield-Selma High: 1,548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Forest High and Smithfield-Selma High rank in North Carolina?
Pine Forest High is 325th of 528 and Smithfield-Selma High is 444th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).