Hardy Elementary vs Smithfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardy Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
649 students
Smithfield Middle
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
565 students
| Measure | Hardy Elementary Smithfield, Virginia | Smithfield Middle Smithfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,142 | #59 of 340 |
| National rank | #9380 of 50,301 | #488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 649 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 72.8).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 70.1%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.0).
- •Hardy Elementary is the larger school with 649 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 Hardy Elementary better than Smithfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield Middle ranks higher (87.8 vs 72.8 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 Hardy Elementary and Smithfield Middle?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardy Elementary: 649. Smithfield Middle: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardy Elementary and Smithfield Middle rank in Virginia?
Hardy Elementary is 532nd of 1,142 and Smithfield Middle is 59th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).