Keister Elementary vs Smithland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keister Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
Smithland Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students
| Measure | Keister Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia | Smithland Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,142 | #1033 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #30638 of 50,301 | #22180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 475 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 110.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 71% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 42.0).
- •Smithland Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •Smithland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Keister Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 110.3%).
- •Smithland Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.8).
- •Smithland Elementary is the larger school with 514 students compared with 475.
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 Keister Elementary better than Smithland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Smithland Elementary ranks higher (54.3 vs 42.0 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 Keister Elementary and Smithland Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Keister Elementary: 475. Smithland Elementary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Keister Elementary and Smithland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Keister Elementary is 1098th of 1,142 and Smithland Elementary is 1033rd of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).