Clara Byrd Baker Elementary vs Jamestown High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
Jamestown High
Williamsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,243 students
| Measure | Clara Byrd Baker Elementary Williamsburg, Virginia | Jamestown High Williamsburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #213 of 1,142 | #62 of 317 |
| National rank | #2116 of 50,301 | #812 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 457 | 1,243 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 1,243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 88% |
| city | Williamsburg | Williamsburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clara Byrd Baker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 83.6).
- •Jamestown High does better on math proficiency (88% vs 82%).
- •Jamestown High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Jamestown High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 44.9%).
- •Clara Byrd Baker Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.3).
- •Jamestown High is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 457.
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 Clara Byrd Baker Elementary better than Jamestown High?
On the Success Index (US), Clara Byrd Baker Elementary ranks higher (85.7 vs 83.6 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 Clara Byrd Baker Elementary and Jamestown High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Williamsburg and Williamsburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary: 457. Jamestown High: 1,243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clara Byrd Baker Elementary and Jamestown High rank in Virginia?
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary is 213th of 1,142 and Jamestown High is 62nd of 317 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).