Smiths Station High School vs West Smiths Station Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smiths Station High School
Smiths Station · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,588 students
West Smiths Station Elementary School
Smiths Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
811 students
| Measure | Smiths Station High School Smiths Station, Alabama | West Smiths Station Elementary School Smiths Station, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 304 | #189 of 699 |
| National rank | #8520 of 16,910 | #18689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,588 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 1,588 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 56% |
| city | Smiths Station | Smiths Station |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Smiths Station Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 49.5).
- •West Smiths Station Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •West Smiths Station Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Smiths Station High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 42%).
- •West Smiths Station Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Smiths Station High School is the larger school with 1,588 students compared with 811.
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 Smiths Station High School better than West Smiths Station Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Smiths Station Elementary School ranks higher (59.3 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 Smiths Station High School and West Smiths Station Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Smiths Station and Smiths Station in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smiths Station High School: 1,588. West Smiths Station Elementary School: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smiths Station High School and West Smiths Station Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Smiths Station High School is 87th of 304 and West Smiths Station Elementary School is 189th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).