Clay Elementary School vs HewittTrussville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.8 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
HewittTrussville High School
Trussville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,571 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary School Clay, Alabama | HewittTrussville High School Trussville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #357 of 699 | #7 of 304 |
| National rank | #27892 of 50,301 | #1629 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 606 | 1,571 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 1,571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 73% |
| city | Clay | Trussville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •HewittTrussville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 46.0).
- •HewittTrussville High School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 43%).
- •HewittTrussville High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •HewittTrussville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 54.8%).
- •HewittTrussville High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.8).
- •HewittTrussville High School is the larger school with 1,571 students compared with 606.
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 HewittTrussville High School?
On the Success Index (US), HewittTrussville High School ranks higher (77.6 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 HewittTrussville High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Clay and Trussville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary School: 606. HewittTrussville High School: 1,571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary School and HewittTrussville High School rank in Alabama?
Clay Elementary School is 357th of 699 and HewittTrussville High School is 7th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).