John Adams College & Career Academy vs SMART Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams College & Career Academy
Cleveland · Public high · Grades 9–12
437 students
SMART Academy
Garfield Heights · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
92 students
| Measure | John Adams College & Career Academy Cleveland, Ohio | SMART Academy Garfield Heights, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #723 of 802 | #895 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #15561 of 16,910 | #14422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 437 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | Cleveland | Garfield Heights |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SMART Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 18.3).
- •SMART Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 12%).
- •SMART Academy does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 15.1).
- •John Adams College & Career Academy is the larger school with 437 students compared with 92.
- •John Adams College & Career Academy is a public school while SMART 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 John Adams College & Career Academy better than SMART Academy?
On the Success Index (US), SMART Academy ranks higher (65.6 vs 18.3 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 Adams College & Career Academy and SMART Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Garfield Heights in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams College & Career Academy: 437. SMART Academy: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams College & Career Academy and SMART Academy rank in Ohio?
John Adams College & Career Academy is 723rd of 802 and SMART Academy is 895th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).