Clay Elementary School vs Forest Oaks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Elementary School
Clay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Forest Oaks Elementary School
Chelsea · Public elementary · Grades K–5
606 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary School Clay, Alabama | Forest Oaks Elementary School Chelsea, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 699 | #124 of 699 |
| National rank | #27892 of 50,301 | #15037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 606 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 55% |
| city | Clay | Chelsea |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Oaks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 46.0).
- •Forest Oaks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Forest Oaks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Forest Oaks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 54.8%).
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 Clay Elementary School better than Forest Oaks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Oaks Elementary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 46.0 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 Clay Elementary School and Forest Oaks Elementary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Clay and Chelsea in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary School: 606. Forest Oaks Elementary School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary School and Forest Oaks Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Clay Elementary School is 357th of 699 and Forest Oaks Elementary School is 124th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).