Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center vs Steel Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
Akron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Steel Academy
Akron · Charter high · Grades 9–12
82 students
| Measure | Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center Akron, Ohio | Steel Academy Akron, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1314 of 1,713 | #696 of 802 |
| National rank | #30362 of 50,301 | #14938 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 473 | 82 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 82 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 24.5% |
| city | Akron | Akron |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 22.1).
- •Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center does better on math proficiency (39% vs 24.5%).
- •Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 10%).
- •Steel Academy does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center is the larger school with 473 students compared with 82.
- •Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center is a public school while Steel Academy is a charter 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 Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center better than Steel Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center ranks higher (42.4 vs 22.1 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 Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center and Steel Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Akron and Akron in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center: 473. Steel Academy: 82. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center and Steel Academy rank in Ohio?
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center is 1314th of 1,713 and Steel Academy is 696th of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).