Duke Ellington School of the Arts vs MacArthur HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.5 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
MacArthur HS
Washington · Public other · Grades 9–11
390 students
| Measure | Duke Ellington School of the Arts Washington, District of Columbia | MacArthur HS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #18 of 38 | – |
| National rank | #13675 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–11 |
| Students | 589 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacArthur HS does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 28.0).
- •Duke Ellington School of the Arts is the larger school with 589 students compared with 390.
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 MacArthur HS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Duke Ellington School of the Arts and MacArthur HS?
About 1.5 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. MacArthur HS: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duke Ellington School of the Arts and MacArthur HS rank in District of Columbia?
Duke Ellington School of the Arts is 18th of 38 and MacArthur HS is unranked among high schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).