Courthouse Road Elementary vs Smith Station Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Courthouse Road Elementary
Spotsylvania · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students
Smith Station Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
| Measure | Courthouse Road Elementary Spotsylvania, Virginia | Smith Station Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #523 of 1,142 | #581 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #9240 of 50,301 | #10342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 762 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 91% |
| city | Spotsylvania | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Courthouse Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 71.4).
- •Smith Station Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 84%).
- •Smith Station Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Smith Station Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 73.2%).
- •Courthouse Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •Courthouse Road Elementary is the larger school with 762 students compared with 715.
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 Courthouse Road Elementary better than Smith Station Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Courthouse Road Elementary ranks higher (73.0 vs 71.4 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 Courthouse Road Elementary and Smith Station Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Courthouse Road Elementary: 762. Smith Station Elementary: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Courthouse Road Elementary and Smith Station Elementary rank in Virginia?
Courthouse Road Elementary is 523rd of 1,142 and Smith Station Elementary is 581st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).