Center City PCS - Brightwood vs Paul PCS - International HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 337 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center City PCS - Brightwood
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
269 students
Paul PCS - International HS
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
439 students
| Measure | Center City PCS - Brightwood Washington, District of Columbia | Paul PCS - International HS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 142 | #20 of 38 |
| National rank | #25356 of 50,301 | #14402 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 269 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center City PCS - Brightwood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 24.9).
- •Center City PCS - Brightwood does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Center City PCS - Brightwood does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Paul PCS - International HS does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.6).
- •Paul PCS - International HS is the larger school with 439 students compared with 269.
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 Center City PCS - Brightwood better than Paul PCS - International HS?
On the Success Index (US), Center City PCS - Brightwood ranks higher (49.7 vs 24.9 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 Center City PCS - Brightwood and Paul PCS - International HS?
About 337 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center City PCS - Brightwood: 269. Paul PCS - International HS: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center City PCS - Brightwood and Paul PCS - International HS rank in District of Columbia?
Center City PCS - Brightwood is 50th of 142 and Paul PCS - International HS is 20th of 38 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).