Deerfield Elementary School vs Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elementary School
Rochester Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
Smith Middle School
Troy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary School Rochester Hills, Michigan | Smith Middle School Troy, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #132 of 1,581 | #27 of 485 |
| National rank | #6415 of 50,301 | #1400 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 333 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| city | Rochester Hills | Troy |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 77.5).
- •Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 31.8%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.6).
- •Smith Middle School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 333.
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 Deerfield Elementary School better than Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Middle School ranks higher (80.6 vs 77.5 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 Deerfield Elementary School and Smith Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Rochester Hills and Troy in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary School: 333. Smith Middle School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary School and Smith Middle School rank in Michigan?
Deerfield Elementary School is 132nd of 1,581 and Smith Middle School is 27th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).