Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle vs P.B. Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 304 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle
Pearisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
440 students
P.B. Smith Elementary
Warrenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle Pearisburg, Virginia | P.B. Smith Elementary Warrenton, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #352 of 1,142 | #97 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5372 of 50,301 | #853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 92% |
| city | Pearisburg | Warrenton |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •P.B. Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 79.3).
- •P.B. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 81%).
- •P.B. Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •P.B. Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 65.9%).
- •Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.2).
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 Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle better than P.B. Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), P.B. Smith Elementary ranks higher (89.7 vs 79.3 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 Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle and P.B. Smith Elementary?
About 304 km in a straight line, between Pearisburg and Warrenton in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle: 440. P.B. Smith Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle and P.B. Smith Elementary rank in Virginia?
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle is 352nd of 1,142 and P.B. Smith Elementary is 97th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).