Fairview Elem. vs Smithton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
Smithton Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
| Measure | Fairview Elem. Columbia, Missouri | Smithton Middle Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 1,159 | #114 of 392 |
| National rank | #12802 of 50,301 | #5193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 471 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 44% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 61.3).
- •Fairview Elem. does better on math proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Fairview Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Fairview Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 29.3%).
- •Smithton Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.7).
- •Smithton Middle is the larger school with 605 students compared with 471.
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 Fairview Elem. better than Smithton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elem. ranks higher (67.9 vs 61.3 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 Fairview Elem. and Smithton Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elem.: 471. Smithton Middle: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elem. and Smithton Middle rank in Missouri?
Fairview Elem. is 286th of 1,159 and Smithton Middle is 114th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).