Central High School vs Smiths Station High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Phenix City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,579 students
Smiths Station High School
Smiths Station · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,588 students
| Measure | Central High School Phenix City, Alabama | Smiths Station High School Smiths Station, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 304 | #87 of 304 |
| National rank | #11497 of 16,910 | #8520 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,579 | 1,588 |
| Enrollment | 1,579 | 1,588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| city | Phenix City | Smiths Station |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smiths Station High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 37.8).
- •Smiths Station High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Smiths Station High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 56.4%).
- •Smiths Station High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.6).
- •Smiths Station High School is the larger school with 1,588 students compared with 1,579.
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 Central High School better than Smiths Station High School?
On the Success Index (US), Smiths Station High School ranks higher (49.5 vs 37.8 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 Central High School and Smiths Station High School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Phenix City and Smiths Station in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,579. Smiths Station High School: 1,588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Smiths Station High School rank in Alabama?
Central High School is 162nd of 304 and Smiths Station High School is 87th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).