South Smiths Station Elementary School ranked #160 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #278 in 2019 but declining from #138 in 2022, placing it among the top 20% of public schools in the state.
Math proficiency was 50%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023, with a general upward trend since 2021 but a decline from a high of 68% in 2017.
Reading proficiency stood at 67% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, showing steady improvement from 40% in 2014; science proficiency ranged between 60–64% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 777 students in 2019 to 645 students in 2023, while free lunch eligibility rose from 40% in 2019 to 57% in 2023, indicating a growing low–income student population.
The active Union County NJ high school serves grades prekindergarten through 6 with 659 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, maintaining a minority enrollment of approximately 31%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Smiths Station Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
South Smiths Station Elementary School's student population of 669 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Smiths Station Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Smiths Station Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
15%
31%
White
71%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Smiths Station Elementary School's ranking?
South Smiths Station Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are South Smiths Station Elementary School often compared to?
South Smiths Station Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend South Smiths Station Elementary School?
669 students attend South Smiths Station Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Smiths Station Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Smiths Station Elementary School?
South Smiths Station Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Smiths Station Elementary School offer ?
South Smiths Station Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Smiths Station Elementary School part of?
South Smiths Station Elementary School is part of Lee County School District.
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