Smithfield-Selma High vs South Smithfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithfield-Selma High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students
South Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Smithfield-Selma High Smithfield, North Carolina | South Smithfield Elementary Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 528 | #1249 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14751 of 16,910 | #46789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,548 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 17% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield-Selma High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 16.7).
- •Smithfield-Selma High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Smithfield-Selma High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •South Smithfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.8%).
- •South Smithfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.0).
- •Smithfield-Selma High is the larger school with 1,548 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-Selma High better than South Smithfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield-Selma High ranks higher (23.1 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-Selma High and South Smithfield Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithfield-Selma High: 1,548. South Smithfield Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithfield-Selma High and South Smithfield Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Smithfield-Selma High is 444th of 528 and South Smithfield Elementary is 1249th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).