East Smiths Station Elementary School vs Lakewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Smiths Station Elementary School
Smiths Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
785 students
Lakewood Elementary School
Phenix City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
455 students
| Measure | East Smiths Station Elementary School Smiths Station, Alabama | Lakewood Elementary School Phenix City, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #166 of 699 | #58 of 699 |
| National rank | #17582 of 50,301 | #8717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 785 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| city | Smiths Station | Phenix City |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 60.9).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 48.2%).
- •East Smiths Station Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.5).
- •East Smiths Station Elementary School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 455.
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 East Smiths Station Elementary School better than Lakewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 60.9 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School and Lakewood Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Smiths Station and Phenix City in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Smiths Station Elementary School: 785. Lakewood Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Smiths Station Elementary School and Lakewood Elementary School rank in Alabama?
East Smiths Station Elementary School is 166th of 699 and Lakewood Elementary School is 58th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).