Bay Minette Elementary School vs West Smiths Station Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 311 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Minette Elementary School
Bay Minette · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
814 students
West Smiths Station Elementary School
Smiths Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
811 students
| Measure | Bay Minette Elementary School Bay Minette, Alabama | West Smiths Station Elementary School Smiths Station, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 699 | #189 of 699 |
| National rank | #31852 of 50,301 | #18689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 814 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 56% |
| city | Bay Minette | Smiths Station |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Smiths Station Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 40.1).
- •West Smiths Station Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •West Smiths Station Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •West Smiths Station Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 65.6%).
- •West Smiths Station Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Bay Minette Elementary School is the larger school with 814 students compared with 811.
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 Bay Minette Elementary School better than West Smiths Station Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Smiths Station Elementary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 40.1 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 Bay Minette Elementary School and West Smiths Station Elementary School?
About 311 km in a straight line, between Bay Minette and Smiths Station in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Minette Elementary School: 814. West Smiths Station Elementary School: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Minette Elementary School and West Smiths Station Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bay Minette Elementary School is 450th of 699 and West Smiths Station Elementary School is 189th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).