Cascade Middle School vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade Middle School
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
332 students
South Elementary School
Danville · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
626 students
| Measure | Cascade Middle School Clayton, Indiana | South Elementary School Danville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 335 | #220 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #2196 of 15,369 | #13180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 332 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 70% |
| city | Clayton | Danville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascade Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 67.4).
- •South Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Cascade Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Cascade Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 37.7%).
- •Cascade Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.9).
- •South Elementary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 332.
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 Cascade Middle School better than South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cascade Middle School ranks higher (75.9 vs 67.4 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 Cascade Middle School and South Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Danville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Middle School: 332. South Elementary School: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Middle School and South Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Cascade Middle School is 18th of 335 and South Elementary School is 220th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).