Alberta Smith Elementary vs Cosby High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alberta Smith Elementary
Midlothian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
Cosby High
Midlothian · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,507 students
| Measure | Alberta Smith Elementary Midlothian, Virginia | Cosby High Midlothian, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #486 of 1,142 | #24 of 317 |
| National rank | #8618 of 50,301 | #346 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 671 | 2,507 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 2,507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 97% |
| city | Midlothian | Midlothian |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cosby High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 73.9).
- •Cosby High does better on math proficiency (97% vs 90%).
- •Cosby High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 85%).
- •Cosby High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 76.8%).
- •Alberta Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •Cosby High is the larger school with 2,507 students compared with 671.
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 Alberta Smith Elementary better than Cosby High?
On the Success Index (US), Cosby High ranks higher (88.3 vs 73.9 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 Alberta Smith Elementary and Cosby High?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Midlothian and Midlothian in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alberta Smith Elementary: 671. Cosby High: 2,507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alberta Smith Elementary and Cosby High rank in Virginia?
Alberta Smith Elementary is 486th of 1,142 and Cosby High is 24th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).