Quail Hollow Middle vs Smithfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 477 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Quail Hollow Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students
Smithfield Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
| Measure | Quail Hollow Middle Charlotte, North Carolina | Smithfield Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 469 | #376 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12341 of 15,369 | #27324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,090 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 27.8).
- •Smithfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Smithfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Smithfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 99.2%).
- •Smithfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.0).
- •Quail Hollow Middle is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 672.
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 Quail Hollow Middle better than Smithfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield Elementary ranks higher (46.8 vs 27.8 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 Quail Hollow Middle and Smithfield Elementary?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Quail Hollow Middle: 1,090. Smithfield Elementary: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Quail Hollow Middle and Smithfield Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Quail Hollow Middle is 283rd of 469 and Smithfield Elementary is 376th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).