North Ridge El vs Smithfield El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Ridge El
North Richland Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
Smithfield El
North Richland Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
| Measure | North Ridge El North Richland Hills, Texas | Smithfield El North Richland Hills, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #710 of 4,686 | #693 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12151 of 50,301 | #11967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 510 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| city | North Richland Hills | North Richland Hills |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.8 vs 69.1).
- •Smithfield El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Smithfield El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •North Ridge El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 43%).
- •North Ridge El does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.3).
- •Smithfield El is the larger school with 658 students compared with 510.
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 North Ridge El better than Smithfield El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are North Ridge El and Smithfield El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between North Richland Hills and North Richland Hills in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Ridge El: 510. Smithfield El: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Ridge El and Smithfield El rank in Texas?
North Ridge El is 710th of 4,686 and Smithfield El is 693rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).