Smithton Middle vs Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithton Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | Smithton Middle Columbia, Missouri | Ulysses S. Grant Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #114 of 392 | #185 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5193 of 15,369 | #9546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 605 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 61.3).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Smithton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 31.1%).
- •Smithton Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •Smithton Middle is the larger school with 605 students compared with 296.
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 Smithton Middle better than Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Ulysses S. Grant Elem. ranks higher (72.6 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 Smithton Middle and Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithton Middle: 605. Ulysses S. Grant Elem.: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithton Middle and Ulysses S. Grant Elem. rank in Missouri?
Smithton Middle is 114th of 392 and Ulysses S. Grant Elem. is 185th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).