South Smiths Station Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Smiths Station, Alabama 36877 · Lee County
#148 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#16411 of 50,301 nationally
About South Smiths Station Elementary School
South Smiths Station Elementary School is a public elementary located in Smiths Station, in the Lee County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 669 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 148th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 669.
There are 6 schools in Smiths Station; South Smiths Station Elementary School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Smiths Station Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Smiths Station Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Smith Station Freshman Center
Smiths Station · Public other · Grades 9–9
· 180 m away
Smiths Station Junior High School
Smiths Station · Public middle · Grades 7–8
910 students · 250 m away
East Smiths Station Elementary School
Smiths Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
785 students · 735 m away
West Smiths Station Elementary School
Smiths Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
811 students · 1.6 km away
Smiths Station High School
Smiths Station · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,588 students · 2.5 km away
Lakewood Elementary School
Phenix City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
455 students · 6.8 km away
Lakewood Primary School
Phenix City · Public elementary · Grades K–2
466 students · 7.0 km away
Ladonia Elementary School
Phenix City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students · 7.8 km away
Central High School
Phenix City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,579 students · 8.0 km away
Central Freshman Academy
Phenix City · Public other · Grades 9–9
513 students · 8.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Ashford Elementary School
Ashford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
668 students
Daphne Elementary School
Daphne · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
671 students
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
Holly Hill Elementary School
Enterprise · Public elementary · Grades K–6
666 students
Attalla Elementary School
Attalla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students
Centre Elementary School
Centre · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
665 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Smiths Station Elementary School a good school?
South Smiths Station Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 62.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #148 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Smiths Station Elementary School rank in Alabama?
South Smiths Station Elementary School ranks #148 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #16411 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Smiths Station Elementary School?
South Smiths Station Elementary School had 669 students in 2025.
Is South Smiths Station Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Smiths Station Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Smiths Station Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Smiths Station Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.