Michael E. Smith Middle School vs Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
South Hadley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
505 students
Plains Elementary
South Hadley · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
271 students
| Measure | Michael E. Smith Middle School South Hadley, Massachusetts | Plains Elementary South Hadley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 300 | #615 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9227 of 15,369 | #21606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 505 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | South Hadley | South Hadley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plains Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 42.7).
- •Michael E. Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.3).
- •Michael E. Smith Middle School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 271.
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 Michael E. Smith Middle School better than Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plains Elementary ranks higher (55.1 vs 42.7 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 Michael E. Smith Middle School and Plains Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between South Hadley and South Hadley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michael E. Smith Middle School: 505. Plains Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michael E. Smith Middle School and Plains Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Michael E. Smith Middle School is 228th of 300 and Plains Elementary is 615th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).