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Clay High School vs. Adams High School

Should you attend Clay High School or Adams High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Clay High School
19131 Darden Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Adams High School
808 S Twyckenham Dr
South Bend, IN 46615
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Clay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Adams High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 477 students in grades 9-12, Clay High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,987 students in grades 9-12, Adams High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
477 students
1,987 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clay High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Adams High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clay High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Adams High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
134 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clay High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Adams High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clay High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Adams High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1424 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#1003 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clay High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Adams High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
25%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clay High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
46%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clay High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
16%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clay High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
88%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Clay High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Adams High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Clay High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Adams High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
106
497
Grade 10 Students
114
561
Grade 11 Students
144
483
Grade 12 Students
113
446

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Adams High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Adams High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
42%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Adams High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Adams High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Adams High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clay High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Adams High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clay High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Adams High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clay High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Adams High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Bend Community School Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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