Carmel High School vs Clay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel High School
Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
5,239 students
Clay Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,415 students
| Measure | Carmel High School Carmel, Indiana | Clay Middle School Carmel, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5 of 387 | #5 of 335 |
| National rank | #897 of 16,910 | #1285 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 5,239 | 1,415 |
| Enrollment | 5,239 | 1,415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| city | Carmel | Carmel |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 81.3).
- •Carmel High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Carmel High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 77%).
- •Carmel High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 14.3%).
- •Carmel High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.5).
- •Carmel High School is the larger school with 5,239 students compared with 1,415.
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 Carmel High School better than Clay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel High School ranks higher (82.8 vs 81.3 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 Carmel High School and Clay Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Carmel in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel High School: 5,239. Clay Middle School: 1,415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel High School and Clay Middle School rank in Indiana?
Carmel High School is 5th of 387 and Clay Middle School is 5th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).