How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Academy at Smith | Ben L. Smith High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 246 | 1,348 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.8% | 99.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Academy at Smith | Ben L. Smith High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,897 | $12,897 |
| District | Guilford County Schools | Guilford County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Academy at Smith | Ben L. Smith High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| African American | 53.3% | 48.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.3% | 36.9% |
| Asian | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 2.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Academy at Smith | Ben L. Smith High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 201:1 | 229:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.7% | 56.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 115 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.