Ajo Elementary School vs Colonel Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 255 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ajo Elementary School
Ajo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
258 students
Colonel Smith Middle School
Fort Huachuca · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
258 students
| Measure | Ajo Elementary School Ajo, Arizona | Colonel Smith Middle School Fort Huachuca, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #746 of 1,136 | #363 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #39779 of 50,301 | #20257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 258 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| city | Ajo | Fort Huachuca |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonel Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 28.0).
- •Colonel Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Colonel Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Ajo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.3).
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 Ajo Elementary School better than Colonel Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Colonel Smith Middle School ranks higher (57.0 vs 28.0 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 Ajo Elementary School and Colonel Smith Middle School?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Ajo and Fort Huachuca in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ajo Elementary School: 258. Colonel Smith Middle School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ajo Elementary School and Colonel Smith Middle School rank in Arizona?
Ajo Elementary School is 746th of 1,136 and Colonel Smith Middle School is 363rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).