Smithfield-Selma High vs Southwest Guilford High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 161 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
Southwest Guilford High
High Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,547 students
| Measure | Smithfield-Selma High Smithfield, North Carolina | Southwest Guilford High High Point, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 528 | #295 of 528 |
| National rank | #14751 of 16,910 | #11536 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,548 | 1,547 |
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 1,547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| city | Smithfield | High Point |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Guilford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 23.1).
- •Southwest Guilford High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Southwest Guilford High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Smithfield-Selma High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.4).
- •Smithfield-Selma High is the larger school with 1,548 students compared with 1,547.
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 Southwest Guilford High?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Guilford High ranks higher (37.7 vs 23.1 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 Southwest Guilford High?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and High Point in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithfield-Selma High: 1,548. Southwest Guilford High: 1,547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithfield-Selma High and Southwest Guilford High rank in North Carolina?
Smithfield-Selma High is 444th of 528 and Southwest Guilford High is 295th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).