Carmel Middle School vs Clay Center Elementary 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 Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,047 students
Clay Center Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
| Measure | Carmel Middle School Carmel, Indiana | Clay Center Elementary School Carmel, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2 of 335 | #37 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #963 of 15,369 | #3680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,047 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 65% | – |
| city | Carmel | Carmel |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 82.4).
- •Clay Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 18.5%).
- •Carmel Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 13.9).
- •Carmel Middle School is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 666.
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 Middle School better than Clay Center Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel Middle School ranks higher (83.4 vs 82.4 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 Middle School and Clay Center Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Carmel in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Middle School: 1,047. Clay Center Elementary School: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Middle School and Clay Center Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Carmel Middle School is 2nd of 335 and Clay Center Elementary School is 37th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).