Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown
Youngstown · Charter high · Grades 9–12
374 students
Taft Elementary School
Youngstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
| Measure | Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown Youngstown, Ohio | Taft Elementary School Youngstown, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 1 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #795 of 802 | #1528 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #16887 of 16,910 | #42025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 374 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 46.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 22% |
| city | Youngstown | Youngstown |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 1.4).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 46.8).
- •Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is the larger school with 374 students compared with 274.
- •Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is a charter school while Taft Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown better than Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Elementary School ranks higher (24.5 vs 1.4 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 Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown and Taft Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Youngstown and Youngstown in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown: 374. Taft Elementary School: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown and Taft Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Academy for Urban Scholars Youngstown is 795th of 802 and Taft Elementary School is 1528th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).