Claywell Elementary School vs Gaither High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claywell Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Gaither High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,040 students
| Measure | Claywell Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Gaither High School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 2,187 | #236 of 576 |
| National rank | #10240 of 50,301 | #7068 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 574 | 2,040 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 2,040 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 54% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claywell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 54.9).
- •Claywell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Claywell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Gaither High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 39.2%).
- •Claywell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 24.0).
- •Gaither High School is the larger school with 2,040 students compared with 574.
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 Claywell Elementary School better than Gaither High School?
On the Success Index (US), Claywell Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 54.9 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 Claywell Elementary School and Gaither High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claywell Elementary School: 574. Gaither High School: 2,040. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claywell Elementary School and Gaither High School rank in Florida?
Claywell Elementary School is 648th of 2,187 and Gaither High School is 236th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).