Clay Charter Academy vs Discovery Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Charter Academy
Middleburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
693 students
Discovery Oaks Elementary
Orange Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
915 students
| Measure | Clay Charter Academy Middleburg, Florida | Discovery Oaks Elementary Orange Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #770 of 2,187 | #351 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12563 of 50,301 | #5409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 693 | 915 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 915 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 86% |
| city | Middleburg | Orange Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 68.2).
- •Discovery Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 64%).
- •Discovery Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 56%).
- •Clay Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 44.5%).
- •Discovery Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.2).
- •Discovery Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 915 students compared with 693.
- •Clay Charter Academy is a charter school while Discovery Oaks Elementary is a public 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 Charter Academy better than Discovery Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Oaks Elementary ranks higher (79.2 vs 68.2 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 Charter Academy and Discovery Oaks Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Middleburg and Orange Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Charter Academy: 693. Discovery Oaks Elementary: 915. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Charter Academy and Discovery Oaks Elementary rank in Florida?
Clay Charter Academy is 770th of 2,187 and Discovery Oaks Elementary is 351st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).