Clay Elementary vs Rafer Johnson Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Elementary
Kingsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–8
246 students
Rafer Johnson Junior High
Kingsburg · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
447 students
| Measure | Clay Elementary Kingsburg, California | Rafer Johnson Junior High Kingsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 5,693 | #510 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4592 of 50,301 | #9043 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 246 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| city | Kingsburg | Kingsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 43.6).
- •Clay Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Clay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 69.1%).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 27.3).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High is the larger school with 447 students compared with 246.
- •Clay Elementary is a public school while Rafer Johnson Junior High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Elementary better than Rafer Johnson Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Clay Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 43.6 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 Clay Elementary and Rafer Johnson Junior High?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Kingsburg and Kingsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elementary: 246. Rafer Johnson Junior High: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elementary and Rafer Johnson Junior High rank in California?
Clay Elementary is 244th of 5,693 and Rafer Johnson Junior High is 510th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).