Lakewood Elementary School vs Smiths Station Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary School
Phenix City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
455 students
Smiths Station Junior High School
Smiths Station · Public middle · Grades 7–8
910 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary School Phenix City, Alabama | Smiths Station Junior High School Smiths Station, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 699 | #60 of 263 |
| National rank | #8717 of 50,301 | #5996 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 455 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 51% |
| city | Phenix City | Smiths Station |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 57.6).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 51%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 43.7%).
- •Smiths Station Junior High School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.5).
- •Smiths Station Junior High School is the larger school with 910 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 Lakewood Elementary School better than Smiths Station Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 57.6 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 Lakewood Elementary School and Smiths Station Junior High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Phenix City and Smiths Station in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary School: 455. Smiths Station Junior High School: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary School and Smiths Station Junior High School rank in Alabama?
Lakewood Elementary School is 58th of 699 and Smiths Station Junior High School is 60th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).