Duke Ellington School of the Arts vs H.D. Woodson HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in District of Columbia, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
589 students
H.D. Woodson HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
579 students
| Measure | Duke Ellington School of the Arts Washington, District of Columbia | H.D. Woodson HS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 38 | #25 of 38 |
| National rank | #13675 of 16,910 | #14959 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 589 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7.5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duke Ellington School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 21.9).
- •Duke Ellington School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Duke Ellington School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •H.D. Woodson HS does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 28.0).
- •Duke Ellington School of the Arts is the larger school with 589 students compared with 579.
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 Duke Ellington School of the Arts better than H.D. Woodson HS?
On the Success Index (US), Duke Ellington School of the Arts ranks higher (28.4 vs 21.9 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 Duke Ellington School of the Arts and H.D. Woodson HS?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duke Ellington School of the Arts: 589. H.D. Woodson HS: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duke Ellington School of the Arts and H.D. Woodson HS rank in District of Columbia?
Duke Ellington School of the Arts is 18th of 38 and H.D. Woodson HS is 25th of 38 among high schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).