Clay Elem School vs Washington G High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
578 students
Washington G High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,520 students
| Measure | Clay Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Washington G High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2024 of 2,303 | #581 of 691 |
| National rank | #46749 of 50,301 | #15848 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 578 | 1,520 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 1,520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.7 vs 16.6).
- •Clay Elem School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 10%).
- •Washington G High School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Washington G High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 82.4%).
- •Clay Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.8).
- •Washington G High School is the larger school with 1,520 students compared with 578.
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 Clay Elem School better than Washington G High School?
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 Clay Elem School and Washington G High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elem School: 578. Washington G High School: 1,520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elem School and Washington G High School rank in Illinois?
Clay Elem School is 2024th of 2,303 and Washington G High School is 581st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).