ClayChalkville High School vs Gadsden City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ClayChalkville High School
Pinson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,377 students
Gadsden City High School
Gadsden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,361 students
| Measure | ClayChalkville High School Pinson, Alabama | Gadsden City High School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 304 | #181 of 304 |
| National rank | #13455 of 16,910 | #12087 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,377 | 1,361 |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | 1,361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| city | Pinson | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gadsden City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 29.4).
- •Gadsden City High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Gadsden City High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •ClayChalkville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67% vs 68.9%).
- •ClayChalkville High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.4).
- •ClayChalkville High School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 1,361.
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 ClayChalkville High School better than Gadsden City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gadsden City High School ranks higher (35.5 vs 29.4 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 ClayChalkville High School and Gadsden City High School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Pinson and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ClayChalkville High School: 1,377. Gadsden City High School: 1,361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ClayChalkville High School and Gadsden City High School rank in Alabama?
ClayChalkville High School is 218th of 304 and Gadsden City High School is 181st of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).