Clay City High School vs Scales Mound High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 451 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay City High School
Clay City · Public high · Grades 9–12
68 students
Scales Mound High School
Scales Mound · Public high · Grades 9–12
67 students
| Measure | Clay City High School Clay City, Illinois | Scales Mound High School Scales Mound, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 691 | #289 of 691 |
| National rank | #13203 of 16,910 | #11289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 68 | 67 |
| Enrollment | 68 | 67 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 6.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Clay City | Scales Mound |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scales Mound High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 30.6).
- •Scales Mound High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 54.4%).
- •Scales Mound High School does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 9.7).
- •Clay City High School is the larger school with 68 students compared with 67.
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 City High School better than Scales Mound High School?
On the Success Index (US), Scales Mound High School ranks higher (38.7 vs 30.6 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 City High School and Scales Mound High School?
About 451 km in a straight line, between Clay City and Scales Mound in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay City High School: 68. Scales Mound High School: 67. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay City High School and Scales Mound High School rank in Illinois?
Clay City High School is 415th of 691 and Scales Mound High School is 289th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).