Clarke Central High School vs Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarke Central High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,907 students
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
| Measure | Clarke Central High School Athens, Georgia | Howard B. Stroud Elementary School Athens, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 431 | #989 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #12472 of 16,910 | #41929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,907 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 1,907 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarke Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 24.6).
- •Clarke Central High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Clarke Central High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Clarke Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 100%).
- •Howard B. Stroud Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 15.9).
- •Clarke Central High School is the larger school with 1,907 students compared with 350.
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 Clarke Central High School better than Howard B. Stroud Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarke Central High School ranks higher (33.8 vs 24.6 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 Clarke Central High School and Howard B. Stroud Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarke Central High School: 1,907. Howard B. Stroud Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarke Central High School and Howard B. Stroud Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Clarke Central High School is 223rd of 431 and Howard B. Stroud Elementary School is 989th of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).