Clap Elementary School vs Excel High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clap Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
140 students
Excel High School
South Boston · Public high · Grades 9–12
301 students
| Measure | Clap Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Excel High School South Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #955 of 1,009 | #242 of 300 |
| National rank | #42342 of 50,301 | #10518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 140 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| city | Dorchester | South Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 23.9).
- •Excel High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Excel High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Excel High School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 9.3).
- •Excel High School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 140.
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 Clap Elementary School better than Excel High School?
On the Success Index (US), Excel High School ranks higher (41.8 vs 23.9 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 Clap Elementary School and Excel High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and South Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clap Elementary School: 140. Excel High School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clap Elementary School and Excel High School rank in Massachusetts?
Clap Elementary School is 955th of 1,009 and Excel High School is 242nd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).