Catalayah ES vs Verdigris Upper ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catalayah ES
Claremore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Verdigris Upper ES
Claremore · Public middle · Grades 4–6
314 students
| Measure | Catalayah ES Claremore, Oklahoma | Verdigris Upper ES Claremore, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 899 | #16 of 338 |
| National rank | #29791 of 50,301 | #5875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 516 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Claremore | Claremore |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verdigris Upper ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 43.2).
- •Verdigris Upper ES does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Verdigris Upper ES does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Verdigris Upper ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 65.7%).
- •Catalayah ES does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
- •Catalayah ES is the larger school with 516 students compared with 314.
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 Catalayah ES better than Verdigris Upper ES?
On the Success Index (US), Verdigris Upper ES ranks higher (58.2 vs 43.2 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 Catalayah ES and Verdigris Upper ES?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Claremore and Claremore in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catalayah ES: 516. Verdigris Upper ES: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catalayah ES and Verdigris Upper ES rank in Oklahoma?
Catalayah ES is 272nd of 899 and Verdigris Upper ES is 16th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).