Selma Middle School vs Smithfield-Selma High
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 Middle School
Selma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
Smithfield-Selma High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students
| Measure | Selma Middle School Selma, North Carolina | Smithfield-Selma High Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 469 | #444 of 528 |
| National rank | #14203 of 15,369 | #14751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 339 | 1,548 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 1,548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 36% |
| city | Selma | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield-Selma High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 17.4).
- •Smithfield-Selma High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 9%).
- •Smithfield-Selma High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 16%).
- •Selma Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 99.8%).
- •Selma Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 18.0).
- •Smithfield-Selma High is the larger school with 1,548 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-Selma High?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield-Selma High ranks higher (23.1 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-Selma High?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Selma and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Selma Middle School: 339. Smithfield-Selma High: 1,548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Selma Middle School and Smithfield-Selma High rank in North Carolina?
Selma Middle School is 396th of 469 and Smithfield-Selma High is 444th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).