Smithfield Middle vs Westside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithfield Middle
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
565 students
Westside Elementary
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 4–6
682 students
| Measure | Smithfield Middle Smithfield, Virginia | Westside Elementary Smithfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #59 of 340 | #93 of 340 |
| National rank | #488 of 15,369 | #1062 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 565 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 82.9).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 38.7%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
- •Westside Elementary is the larger school with 682 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 Smithfield Middle better than Westside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield Middle ranks higher (87.8 vs 82.9 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 Middle and Westside Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithfield Middle: 565. Westside Elementary: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithfield Middle and Westside Elementary rank in Virginia?
Smithfield Middle is 59th of 340 and Westside Elementary is 93rd of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).