Hardy Elementary vs Westside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.5 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
Westside Elementary
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 4–6
682 students
| Measure | Hardy Elementary Smithfield, Virginia | Westside Elementary Smithfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,142 | #93 of 340 |
| National rank | #9380 of 50,301 | #1062 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 649 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 72.8).
- •Westside Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 70.1%).
- •Hardy Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Westside Elementary is the larger school with 682 students compared with 649.
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 Westside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Elementary ranks higher (82.9 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 Westside Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardy Elementary: 649. Westside Elementary: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardy Elementary and Westside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Hardy Elementary is 532nd of 1,142 and Westside Elementary is 93rd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).