ClayChalkville High School vs Paine Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.0 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
Paine Elementary School
Trussville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,338 students
| Measure | ClayChalkville High School Pinson, Alabama | Paine Elementary School Trussville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #218 of 304 | #23 of 699 |
| National rank | #13455 of 16,910 | #3236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,377 | 1,338 |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | 1,338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 81% |
| city | Pinson | Trussville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 29.4).
- •Paine Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 33%).
- •Paine Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 29%).
- •Paine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 67%).
- •Paine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.2).
- •ClayChalkville High School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 1,338.
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 Paine Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Paine Elementary School ranks higher (83.3 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 Paine Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Pinson and Trussville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ClayChalkville High School: 1,377. Paine Elementary School: 1,338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ClayChalkville High School and Paine Elementary School rank in Alabama?
ClayChalkville High School is 218th of 304 and Paine Elementary School is 23rd of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).