Highland Elementary School vs. Marvin B Smith Elementary School
Should you attend Highland Elementary School or Marvin B Smith Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Marvin B Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marvin B Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
648 students
481 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#544 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
103
77
Grade 1 Students
106
75
Grade 2 Students
100
89
Grade 3 Students
115
80
Grade 4 Students
114
78
Grade 5 Students
110
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
24%
% Black
27%
23%
% White
43%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
