Clairton El Sch vs Elizabeth Forward SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clairton El Sch
Clairton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
Elizabeth Forward SHS
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
| Measure | Clairton El Sch Clairton, Pennsylvania | Elizabeth Forward SHS Elizabeth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1447 of 1,627 | #143 of 618 |
| National rank | #44877 of 50,301 | #1823 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 348 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 112.4% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 77% |
| city | Clairton | Elizabeth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 19.9).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 112.4%).
- •Clairton El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.0).
- •Elizabeth Forward SHS is the larger school with 763 students compared with 348.
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 Clairton El Sch better than Elizabeth Forward SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Forward SHS ranks higher (76.6 vs 19.9 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 Clairton El Sch and Elizabeth Forward SHS?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Clairton and Elizabeth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clairton El Sch: 348. Elizabeth Forward SHS: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clairton El Sch and Elizabeth Forward SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Clairton El Sch is 1447th of 1,627 and Elizabeth Forward SHS is 143rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).