Smithfield Middle vs Smithfield-Selma High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithfield Middle
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
Smithfield-Selma High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students
| Measure | Smithfield Middle Smithfield, North Carolina | Smithfield-Selma High Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 469 | #444 of 528 |
| National rank | #13274 of 15,369 | #14751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 573 | 1,548 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 1,548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 36% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.8 vs 23.1).
- •Smithfield-Selma High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.8%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.0).
- •Smithfield-Selma High is the larger school with 1,548 students compared with 573.
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 Middle better than Smithfield-Selma High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Smithfield Middle and Smithfield-Selma High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithfield Middle: 573. Smithfield-Selma High: 1,548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithfield Middle and Smithfield-Selma High rank in North Carolina?
Smithfield Middle is 339th of 469 and Smithfield-Selma High is 444th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).