East Smiths Station Elementary School vs Smiths Station High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.8 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
Smiths Station High School
Smiths Station · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,588 students
| Measure | East Smiths Station Elementary School Smiths Station, Alabama | Smiths Station High School Smiths Station, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 699 | #87 of 304 |
| National rank | #17582 of 50,301 | #8520 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 785 | 1,588 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 1,588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| city | Smiths Station | Smiths Station |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Smiths Station Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 49.5).
- •East Smiths Station Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •East Smiths Station Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Smiths Station High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 48.2%).
- •East Smiths Station Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.7).
- •Smiths Station High School is the larger school with 1,588 students compared with 785.
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 Smiths Station High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Smiths Station Elementary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 49.5 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 East Smiths Station Elementary School and Smiths Station High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Smiths Station and Smiths Station in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Smiths Station Elementary School: 785. Smiths Station High School: 1,588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Smiths Station Elementary School and Smiths Station High School rank in Alabama?
East Smiths Station Elementary School is 166th of 699 and Smiths Station High School is 87th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).