Clayton Elementary School vs First State Military Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 619 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Elementary School
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
487 students
First State Military Academy
Clayton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
433 students
| Measure | Clayton Elementary School Clayton, Delaware | First State Military Academy Clayton, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 121 | #25 of 34 |
| National rank | #20045 of 50,301 | #15432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 487 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 12% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 19.0).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 12%).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.0).
- •Clayton Elementary School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 433.
- •Clayton Elementary School is a public school while First State Military Academy 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 Clayton Elementary School better than First State Military Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Elementary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 19.0 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 Clayton Elementary School and First State Military Academy?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Elementary School: 487. First State Military Academy: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Elementary School and First State Military Academy rank in Delaware?
Clayton Elementary School is 58th of 121 and First State Military Academy is 25th of 34 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).