Ashford Elementary School vs South Smiths Station Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashford Elementary School
Ashford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
668 students
South Smiths Station Elementary School
Smiths Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
669 students
| Measure | Ashford Elementary School Ashford, Alabama | South Smiths Station Elementary School Smiths Station, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 699 | #148 of 699 |
| National rank | #31567 of 50,301 | #16411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 668 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| city | Ashford | Smiths Station |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Smiths Station Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 40.5).
- •South Smiths Station Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •South Smiths Station Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •South Smiths Station Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 65.6%).
- •South Smiths Station Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.6).
- •South Smiths Station Elementary School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 668.
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 Ashford Elementary School better than South Smiths Station Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Smiths Station Elementary School ranks higher (62.6 vs 40.5 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 Ashford Elementary School and South Smiths Station Elementary School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Smiths Station in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashford Elementary School: 668. South Smiths Station Elementary School: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashford Elementary School and South Smiths Station Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Ashford Elementary School is 440th of 699 and South Smiths Station Elementary School is 148th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).