Colonel Smith Middle School vs Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel Smith Middle School
Fort Huachuca · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
258 students
Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
394 students
| Measure | Colonel Smith Middle School Fort Huachuca, Arizona | Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista Sierra Vista, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 1,136 | #318 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #20257 of 50,301 | #17593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 258 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 41% |
| city | Fort Huachuca | Sierra Vista |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 57.0).
- •Colonel Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.3).
- •Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista is the larger school with 394 students compared with 258.
- •Colonel Smith Middle School is a public school while Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Colonel Smith Middle School better than Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista?
On the Success Index (US), Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista ranks higher (60.9 vs 57.0 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 Colonel Smith Middle School and Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Huachuca and Sierra Vista in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Smith Middle School: 258. Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Smith Middle School and Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista rank in Arizona?
Colonel Smith Middle School is 363rd of 1,136 and Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista is 318th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).