East Smiths Station Elementary School vs West Smiths Station Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.3 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
West Smiths Station Elementary School
Smiths Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
811 students
| Measure | East Smiths Station Elementary School Smiths Station, Alabama | West Smiths Station Elementary School Smiths Station, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 699 | #189 of 699 |
| National rank | #17582 of 50,301 | #18689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 785 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| 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 59.3).
- •East Smiths Station Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •East Smiths Station Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •West Smiths Station Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 48.2%).
- •East Smiths Station Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •West Smiths Station Elementary School is the larger school with 811 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 West Smiths Station Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Smiths Station Elementary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 59.3 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 West Smiths Station Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Smiths Station and Smiths Station in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Smiths Station Elementary School: 785. West Smiths Station Elementary School: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Smiths Station Elementary School and West Smiths Station Elementary School rank in Alabama?
East Smiths Station Elementary School is 166th of 699 and West Smiths Station Elementary School is 189th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).