Clay El Sch vs Highland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.6 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
Highland El Sch
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
438 students
| Measure | Clay El Sch Ephrata, Pennsylvania | Highland El Sch Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 1,627 | #662 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7823 of 50,301 | #14265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 377 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Ephrata | Ephrata |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 65.8).
- •Clay El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Clay El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 54.8%).
- •Clay El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Highland El Sch is the larger school with 438 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 Highland El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Clay El Sch ranks higher (75.2 vs 65.8 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 Highland El Sch?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Ephrata and Ephrata in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay El Sch: 377. Highland El Sch: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay El Sch and Highland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Clay El Sch is 424th of 1,627 and Highland El Sch is 662nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).