Smithfield Elementary vs Sterling Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.1 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
Sterling Elementary
Pineville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
| Measure | Smithfield Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina | Sterling Elementary Pineville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 1,457 | #1446 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #27324 of 50,301 | #49815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 672 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 20% |
| city | Charlotte | Pineville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 8.5).
- •Smithfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 20%).
- •Smithfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •Smithfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Smithfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.9).
- •Sterling Elementary is the larger school with 786 students compared with 672.
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 Sterling Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield Elementary ranks higher (46.8 vs 8.5 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 Sterling Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Pineville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithfield Elementary: 672. Sterling Elementary: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithfield Elementary and Sterling Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Smithfield Elementary is 376th of 1,457 and Sterling Elementary is 1446th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).