Smithfield Elementary vs Starmount Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithfield Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
Starmount Academy of Excellence
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Smithfield Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Starmount Academy of Excellence Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 1,457 | #1326 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #27324 of 50,301 | #47801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 672 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 26% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 14.7).
- •Smithfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 26%).
- •Smithfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 15%).
- •Smithfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 98.8%).
- •Starmount Academy of Excellence does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.8).
- •Smithfield Elementary is the larger school with 672 students compared with 416.
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 Smithfield Elementary better than Starmount Academy of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield Elementary ranks higher (46.8 vs 14.7 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 Smithfield Elementary and Starmount Academy of Excellence?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithfield Elementary: 672. Starmount Academy of Excellence: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithfield Elementary and Starmount Academy of Excellence rank in North Carolina?
Smithfield Elementary is 376th of 1,457 and Starmount Academy of Excellence is 1326th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).