Alberta Smith Elementary vs Lake Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 147 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
Lake Ridge Elementary
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Alberta Smith Elementary Midlothian, Virginia | Lake Ridge Elementary Woodbridge, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #486 of 1,142 | #612 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8618 of 50,301 | #10729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 671 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 80% |
| city | Midlothian | Woodbridge |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alberta Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 70.8).
- •Alberta Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 80%).
- •Alberta Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •Lake Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 76.8%).
- •Alberta Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
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 Lake Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alberta Smith Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 70.8 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 Lake Ridge Elementary?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Midlothian and Woodbridge in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alberta Smith Elementary: 671. Lake Ridge Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alberta Smith Elementary and Lake Ridge Elementary rank in Virginia?
Alberta Smith Elementary is 486th of 1,142 and Lake Ridge Elementary is 612th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).