Selma Elementary vs Smithfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selma Elementary
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students
Smithfield Middle
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
| Measure | Selma Elementary Selma, North Carolina | Smithfield Middle Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1172 of 1,457 | #339 of 469 |
| National rank | #45322 of 50,301 | #13274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 794 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Selma | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 19.3).
- •Selma Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 18%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Selma Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •Selma Elementary is the larger school with 794 students compared with 573.
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 Selma Elementary better than Smithfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield Middle ranks higher (22.8 vs 19.3 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 Selma Elementary and Smithfield Middle?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Selma and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Selma Elementary: 794. Smithfield Middle: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Selma Elementary and Smithfield Middle rank in North Carolina?
Selma Elementary is 1172nd of 1,457 and Smithfield Middle is 339th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).