Fort McCoy School vs Kate M. Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 378 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort McCoy School
Fort Mc Coy · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
931 students
Kate M. Smith Elementary School
Chipley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
933 students
| Measure | Fort McCoy School Fort Mc Coy, Florida | Kate M. Smith Elementary School Chipley, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1965 of 2,187 | #663 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #35028 of 50,301 | #10592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 931 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 931 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 68% |
| city | Fort Mc Coy | Chipley |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate M. Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 35.4).
- •Kate M. Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 39%).
- •Kate M. Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Kate M. Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 68.4%).
- •Kate M. Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.9).
- •Kate M. Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 933 students compared with 931.
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 Fort McCoy School better than Kate M. Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kate M. Smith Elementary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 35.4 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 Fort McCoy School and Kate M. Smith Elementary School?
About 378 km in a straight line, between Fort Mc Coy and Chipley in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort McCoy School: 931. Kate M. Smith Elementary School: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort McCoy School and Kate M. Smith Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fort McCoy School is 1965th of 2,187 and Kate M. Smith Elementary School is 663rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).