Carrollton Elementary vs Smithfield High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrollton Elementary
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
569 students
Smithfield High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
| Measure | Carrollton Elementary Carrollton, Virginia | Smithfield High Smithfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #216 of 1,142 | #93 of 317 |
| National rank | #2147 of 50,301 | #1151 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 569 | 1,322 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 1,322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 80% |
| city | Carrollton | Smithfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrollton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 80.8).
- •Carrollton Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Smithfield High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 77%).
- •Smithfield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 37.3%).
- •Carrollton Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.3).
- •Smithfield High is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 569.
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 Carrollton Elementary better than Smithfield High?
On the Success Index (US), Carrollton Elementary ranks higher (85.6 vs 80.8 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 Carrollton Elementary and Smithfield High?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Smithfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrollton Elementary: 569. Smithfield High: 1,322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrollton Elementary and Smithfield High rank in Virginia?
Carrollton Elementary is 216th of 1,142 and Smithfield High is 93rd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).