Long County Primary School vs Smiley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Georgia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long County Primary School
Ludowici · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
905 students
Smiley Elementary School
Ludowici · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
765 students
| Measure | Long County Primary School Ludowici, Georgia | Smiley Elementary School Ludowici, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1003 of 1,308 | #773 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #42308 of 50,301 | #36337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 905 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 905 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Ludowici | Ludowici |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smiley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 24.0).
- •Smiley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 78.3%).
- •Smiley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.1).
- •Long County Primary School is the larger school with 905 students compared with 765.
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 Long County Primary School better than Smiley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Smiley Elementary School ranks higher (33.4 vs 24.0 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 Long County Primary School and Smiley Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ludowici and Ludowici in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long County Primary School: 905. Smiley Elementary School: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long County Primary School and Smiley Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Long County Primary School is 1003rd of 1,308 and Smiley Elementary School is 773rd of 1,308 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).