Smithfield High vs Westside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithfield High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
Westside Elementary
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 4–6
682 students
| Measure | Smithfield High Smithfield, Virginia | Westside Elementary Smithfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #93 of 317 | #93 of 340 |
| National rank | #1151 of 16,910 | #1062 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 1,322 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 80% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 80.8).
- •Smithfield High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 78%).
- •Smithfield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 38.7%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •Smithfield High is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 682.
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 Smithfield High better than Westside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 80.8 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 Smithfield High and Westside Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithfield High: 1,322. Westside Elementary: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithfield High and Westside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Smithfield High is 93rd of 317 and Westside Elementary is 93rd of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).