Clay City Jr High School vs Mulberry Grove Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 85 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
Mulberry Grove Jr High School
Mulberry Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
59 students
| Measure | Clay City Jr High School Clay City, Illinois | Mulberry Grove Jr High School Mulberry Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 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 6–8 |
| Students | 60 | 59 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 59 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Clay City | Mulberry Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.6 vs 26.0).
- •Mulberry Grove Jr High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Mulberry Grove Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Clay City Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 55.9%).
- •Mulberry Grove Jr High School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.0).
- •Clay City Jr High School is the larger school with 60 students compared with 59.
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 Mulberry Grove Jr High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clay City Jr High School and Mulberry Grove Jr High School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Clay City and Mulberry Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay City Jr High School: 60. Mulberry Grove Jr High School: 59. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay City Jr High School and Mulberry Grove Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Clay City Jr High School is 525th of 670 and Mulberry Grove Jr High School is unranked among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).