John Small Elementary vs Washington High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Small Elementary
Washington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
379 students
Washington High
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
794 students
| Measure | John Small Elementary Washington, North Carolina | Washington High Washington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1102 of 1,457 | #439 of 528 |
| National rank | #44099 of 50,301 | #14625 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 379 | 794 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 21.2).
- •Washington High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •John Small Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •John Small Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.6%).
- •John Small Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.1).
- •Washington High is the larger school with 794 students compared with 379.
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 John Small Elementary better than Washington High?
On the Success Index (US), Washington High ranks higher (23.8 vs 21.2 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 John Small Elementary and Washington High?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Small Elementary: 379. Washington High: 794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Small Elementary and Washington High rank in North Carolina?
John Small Elementary is 1102nd of 1,457 and Washington High is 439th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).