Smith Elementary vs Timber Drive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith Elementary
Raleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
Timber Drive Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | Smith Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina | Timber Drive Elementary Garner, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #883 of 1,457 | #716 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40492 of 50,301 | #37181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 596 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| city | Raleigh | Garner |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timber Drive Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 26.9).
- •Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Timber Drive Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Timber Drive Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Timber Drive Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Smith Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 391.
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 Smith Elementary better than Timber Drive Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Timber Drive Elementary ranks higher (32.1 vs 26.9 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 Smith Elementary and Timber Drive Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Raleigh and Garner in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith Elementary: 596. Timber Drive Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith Elementary and Timber Drive Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Smith Elementary is 883rd of 1,457 and Timber Drive Elementary is 716th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).