Smithfield Middle vs South Smithfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 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
South Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Smithfield Middle Smithfield, North Carolina | South Smithfield Elementary Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 469 | #1249 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13274 of 15,369 | #46789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 573 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 16.7).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.3%).
- •South Smithfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.3).
- •Smithfield Middle is the larger school with 573 students compared with 450.
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 South Smithfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield Middle ranks higher (22.8 vs 16.7 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 Middle and South Smithfield Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithfield Middle: 573. South Smithfield Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithfield Middle and South Smithfield Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Smithfield Middle is 339th of 469 and South Smithfield Elementary is 1249th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).