Smokey Mountain Elementary vs Swain County East Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smokey Mountain Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
340 students
Swain County East Elementary
Bryson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
| Measure | Smokey Mountain Elementary Whittier, North Carolina | Swain County East Elementary Bryson City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1285 of 1,457 | #813 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47277 of 50,301 | #39030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 340 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 42% |
| city | Whittier | Bryson City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swain County East Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 15.8).
- •Swain County East Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Swain County East Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Smokey Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 99.1%).
- •Smokey Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.9).
- •Smokey Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 340 students compared with 338.
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 Smokey Mountain Elementary better than Swain County East Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Swain County East Elementary ranks higher (29.3 vs 15.8 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 Smokey Mountain Elementary and Swain County East Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Bryson City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smokey Mountain Elementary: 340. Swain County East Elementary: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smokey Mountain Elementary and Swain County East Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Smokey Mountain Elementary is 1285th of 1,457 and Swain County East Elementary is 813th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).