Clayton Intermediate School vs First State Military Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Intermediate School
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
490 students
First State Military Academy
Clayton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
433 students
| Measure | Clayton Intermediate School Clayton, Delaware | First State Military Academy Clayton, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 40 | #25 of 34 |
| National rank | #3759 of 15,369 | #15432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 12% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 19.0).
- •Clayton Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 12%).
- •Clayton Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •First State Military Academy does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.1).
- •Clayton Intermediate School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 433.
- •Clayton Intermediate 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 Intermediate School better than First State Military Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Intermediate School ranks higher (68.1 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 Intermediate School and First State Military Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Intermediate School: 490. First State Military Academy: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Intermediate School and First State Military Academy rank in Delaware?
Clayton Intermediate School is 6th of 40 and First State Military Academy is 25th of 34 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).