Carrollton Elementary vs Smithfield Middle
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 Middle
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
565 students
| Measure | Carrollton Elementary Carrollton, Virginia | Smithfield Middle Smithfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #216 of 1,142 | #59 of 340 |
| National rank | #2147 of 50,301 | #488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 569 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| city | Carrollton | Smithfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 85.6).
- •Carrollton Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 37.3%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Carrollton Elementary is the larger school with 569 students compared with 565.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield Middle ranks higher (87.8 vs 85.6 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 Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Smithfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrollton Elementary: 569. Smithfield Middle: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrollton Elementary and Smithfield Middle rank in Virginia?
Carrollton Elementary is 216th of 1,142 and Smithfield Middle is 59th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).