Alberta Smith Elementary vs Manchester High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 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
Manchester High
Midlothian · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,236 students
| Measure | Alberta Smith Elementary Midlothian, Virginia | Manchester High Midlothian, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #486 of 1,142 | #166 of 317 |
| National rank | #8618 of 50,301 | #3101 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 671 | 2,236 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 2,236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 83% |
| city | Midlothian | Midlothian |
| 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 83%).
- •Manchester High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Manchester High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 76.8%).
- •Manchester High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Manchester High is the larger school with 2,236 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 Manchester High?
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 Manchester High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Midlothian and Midlothian in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alberta Smith Elementary: 671. Manchester High: 2,236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alberta Smith Elementary and Manchester High rank in Virginia?
Alberta Smith Elementary is 486th of 1,142 and Manchester High is 166th of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).