Central Elementary School vs South Vermillion Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
366 students
South Vermillion Middle School
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
494 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Clinton, Indiana | South Vermillion Middle School Clinton, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 1,053 | #231 of 335 |
| National rank | #31307 of 50,301 | #9069 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 366 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| city | Clinton | Clinton |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Vermillion Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 40.9).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •South Vermillion Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •South Vermillion Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 74.6%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.0).
- •South Vermillion Middle School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 366.
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 Central Elementary School better than South Vermillion Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Vermillion Middle School ranks higher (43.5 vs 40.9 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 Central Elementary School and South Vermillion Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Clinton in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 366. South Vermillion Middle School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and South Vermillion Middle School rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School is 772nd of 1,053 and South Vermillion Middle School is 231st of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).