Pine Level Elementary vs Smithfield-Selma High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Level Elementary
Pine Level · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Smithfield-Selma High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students
| Measure | Pine Level Elementary Pine Level, North Carolina | Smithfield-Selma High Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #981 of 1,457 | #444 of 528 |
| National rank | #42086 of 50,301 | #14751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 341 | 1,548 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 1,548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| city | Pine Level | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Level Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 23.1).
- •Smithfield-Selma High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Pine Level Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Pine Level Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.8%).
- •Pine Level Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.0).
- •Smithfield-Selma High is the larger school with 1,548 students compared with 341.
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 Level Elementary better than Smithfield-Selma High?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Level Elementary ranks higher (24.4 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 Level Elementary and Smithfield-Selma High?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Pine Level and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Level Elementary: 341. Smithfield-Selma High: 1,548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Level Elementary and Smithfield-Selma High rank in North Carolina?
Pine Level Elementary is 981st of 1,457 and Smithfield-Selma High is 444th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).