Courtland Elementary vs Smith Station Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Courtland Elementary
Spotsylvania · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
Smith Station Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
| Measure | Courtland Elementary Spotsylvania, Virginia | Smith Station Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #317 of 1,142 | #581 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3995 of 50,301 | #10342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 548 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 91% |
| city | Spotsylvania | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Courtland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 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%).
- •Courtland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 72.6%).
- •Courtland Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.6).
- •Smith Station Elementary is the larger school with 715 students compared with 548.
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 Courtland Elementary better than Smith Station Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Courtland Elementary ranks higher (81.8 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 Courtland Elementary and Smith Station Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Courtland Elementary: 548. Smith Station Elementary: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Courtland Elementary and Smith Station Elementary rank in Virginia?
Courtland Elementary is 317th of 1,142 and Smith Station Elementary is 581st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).