Clay Center Elementary School vs Creekside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Center Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
666 students
Creekside Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,428 students
| Measure | Clay Center Elementary School Carmel, Indiana | Creekside Middle School Carmel, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #37 of 1,053 | #1 of 335 |
| National rank | #3680 of 50,301 | #655 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 666 | 1,428 |
| Enrollment | 666 | 1,428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 88% |
| Math proficiency | – | 81% |
| city | Carmel | Carmel |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creekside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 82.4).
- •Creekside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 12.2%).
- •Clay Center Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.8).
- •Creekside Middle School is the larger school with 1,428 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 Clay Center Elementary School better than Creekside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Creekside Middle School ranks higher (85.8 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 Clay Center Elementary School and Creekside Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Carmel in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Center Elementary School: 666. Creekside Middle School: 1,428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Center Elementary School and Creekside Middle School rank in Indiana?
Clay Center Elementary School is 37th of 1,053 and Creekside Middle School is 1st of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).