Kettering Fairmont High School vs Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kettering Fairmont High School
Kettering · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,445 students
Smith Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
494 students
| Measure | Kettering Fairmont High School Kettering, Ohio | Smith Elementary School Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #265 of 802 | #15 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #4059 of 16,910 | #677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,445 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 2,445 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 92% |
| city | Kettering | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.6 vs 67.0).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 63%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 77%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 44.9%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.4).
- •Kettering Fairmont High School is the larger school with 2,445 students compared with 494.
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 Kettering Fairmont High School better than Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Elementary School ranks higher (90.6 vs 67.0 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 Kettering Fairmont High School and Smith Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kettering Fairmont High School: 2,445. Smith Elementary School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kettering Fairmont High School and Smith Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Kettering Fairmont High School is 265th of 802 and Smith Elementary School is 15th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).