- South Smithfield Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than West Smithfield Elementary (165 vs. 114).
- West Smithfield Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than South Smithfield Elementary (24 vs. 0).
- South Smithfield Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than West Smithfield Elementary (456:1 vs. 437:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South Smithfield Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than West Smithfield Elementary (165 vs. 114).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Smithfield Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than West Smithfield Elementary (17 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Smithfield Elementary reported a higher in-school suspensions than South Smithfield Elementary (24 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Smithfield Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than West Smithfield Elementary (456:1 vs. 437:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
West Smithfield Elementary
$11,352.09
South Smithfield Elementary
$11,352.09
Local revenue share
West Smithfield Elementary
23.6%
South Smithfield Elementary
23.6%
State revenue share
West Smithfield Elementary
65.4%
South Smithfield Elementary
65.4%
Federal revenue share
West Smithfield Elementary
11%
South Smithfield Elementary
11%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Smithfield Elementary
24.6%
South Smithfield Elementary
24.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Johnston County
$79,838
Johnston County
$79,838
Poverty rate
Johnston County
11.2%
Johnston County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Johnston County
27.6%
Johnston County
27.6%
Unemployment rate
Johnston County
3.1%
Johnston County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.