Clay City Jr High School vs Durand Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 425 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay City Jr High School
Clay City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
60 students
Durand Jr High School
Durand · Public middle · Grades 7–8
58 students
| Measure | Clay City Jr High School Clay City, Illinois | Durand Jr High School Durand, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 670 | – |
| National rank | #12563 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 60 | 58 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 58 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Clay City | Durand |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durand Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 26.6).
- •Durand Jr High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Durand Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Clay City Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 48.3%).
- •Durand Jr High School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.0).
- •Clay City Jr High School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 58.
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 Jr High School better than Durand Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Durand Jr High School ranks higher (30.2 vs 26.6 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 Jr High School and Durand Jr High School?
About 425 km in a straight line, between Clay City and Durand in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay City Jr High School: 60. Durand Jr High School: 58. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay City Jr High School and Durand Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Clay City Jr High School is 525th of 670 and Durand Jr High School is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).