Selma Middle School vs Smithfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selma Middle School
Selma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
Smithfield Middle
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
| Measure | Selma Middle School Selma, North Carolina | Smithfield Middle Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 469 | #339 of 469 |
| National rank | #14203 of 15,369 | #13274 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 339 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 21% |
| city | Selma | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 17.4).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 9%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 16%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.1%).
- •Selma Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.3).
- •Smithfield Middle is the larger school with 573 students compared with 339.
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 Middle School better than Smithfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield Middle ranks higher (22.8 vs 17.4 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 Middle School and Smithfield Middle?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Selma and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Selma Middle School: 339. Smithfield Middle: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Selma Middle School and Smithfield Middle rank in North Carolina?
Selma Middle School is 396th of 469 and Smithfield Middle is 339th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).