Clay Elementary School vs Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Elementary School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
Valley Elementary School
Lucasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
442 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary School Portsmouth, Ohio | Valley Elementary School Lucasville, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1004 of 1,713 | #809 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #17342 of 50,301 | #12316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 326 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 29.6 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| city | Portsmouth | Lucasville |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 61.2).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 61%).
- •Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 29.6).
- •Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 326.
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 Elementary School better than Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Elementary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 61.2 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 Clay Elementary School and Valley Elementary School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Lucasville in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary School: 326. Valley Elementary School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary School and Valley Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Clay Elementary School is 1004th of 1,713 and Valley Elementary School is 809th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).