Clay El Sch vs Ephrata SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay El Sch
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
377 students
Ephrata SHS
Ephrata · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,347 students
| Measure | Clay El Sch Ephrata, Pennsylvania | Ephrata SHS Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #424 of 1,627 | #138 of 618 |
| National rank | #7823 of 50,301 | #1754 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 377 | 1,347 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 1,347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 81% |
| city | Ephrata | Ephrata |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ephrata SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 75.2).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Clay El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 50.3%).
- •Ephrata SHS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.5).
- •Ephrata SHS is the larger school with 1,347 students compared with 377.
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 El Sch better than Ephrata SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Ephrata SHS ranks higher (76.9 vs 75.2 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 El Sch and Ephrata SHS?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Ephrata and Ephrata in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay El Sch: 377. Ephrata SHS: 1,347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay El Sch and Ephrata SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Clay El Sch is 424th of 1,627 and Ephrata SHS is 138th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).