Freedom Middle vs Smith Station Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 231 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Middle
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
763 students
Smith Station Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
| Measure | Freedom Middle Fredericksburg, Virginia | Smith Station Elementary Fredericksburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #337 of 1,142 | #581 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4766 of 50,301 | #10342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 763 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 91% |
| city | Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 71.4).
- •Smith Station Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 88%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 72.6%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.6).
- •Freedom Middle is the larger school with 763 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 Freedom Middle better than Smith Station Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Middle ranks higher (80.4 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 Freedom Middle and Smith Station Elementary?
About 231 m in a straight line, between Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Middle: 763. Smith Station Elementary: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Middle and Smith Station Elementary rank in Virginia?
Freedom Middle is 337th of 1,142 and Smith Station Elementary is 581st of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).