Ballou HS vs Center City PCS - Congress Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 441 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballou HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
597 students
Center City PCS - Congress Heights
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
251 students
| Measure | Ballou HS Washington, District of Columbia | Center City PCS - Congress Heights Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 38 | #67 of 142 |
| National rank | #15550 of 16,910 | #30616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 597 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 37% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center City PCS - Congress Heights scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 18.3).
- •Center City PCS - Congress Heights does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Center City PCS - Congress Heights does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 2.5%).
- •Ballou HS does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.6).
- •Ballou HS is the larger school with 597 students compared with 251.
- •Ballou HS is a public school while Center City PCS - Congress Heights is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ballou HS better than Center City PCS - Congress Heights?
On the Success Index (US), Center City PCS - Congress Heights ranks higher (42.0 vs 18.3 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 Ballou HS and Center City PCS - Congress Heights?
About 441 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballou HS: 597. Center City PCS - Congress Heights: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballou HS and Center City PCS - Congress Heights rank in District of Columbia?
Ballou HS is 33rd of 38 and Center City PCS - Congress Heights is 67th of 142 among high schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).