Sedge Garden Elementary vs Smith Farm Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sedge Garden Elementary
Kernersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
714 students
Smith Farm Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Sedge Garden Elementary Kernersville, North Carolina | Smith Farm Elementary Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 1,457 | #1187 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35232 of 50,301 | #45608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 714 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 20% |
| city | Kernersville | Winston-Salem |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sedge Garden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 18.8).
- •Sedge Garden Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 20%).
- •Sedge Garden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Smith Farm Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Smith Farm Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.6).
- •Sedge Garden Elementary is the larger school with 714 students compared with 440.
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 Sedge Garden Elementary better than Smith Farm Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sedge Garden Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 18.8 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 Sedge Garden Elementary and Smith Farm Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kernersville and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sedge Garden Elementary: 714. Smith Farm Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sedge Garden Elementary and Smith Farm Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Sedge Garden Elementary is 633rd of 1,457 and Smith Farm Elementary is 1187th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).