Clay Middle School vs Mohawk Trails Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,415 students
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
| Measure | Clay Middle School Carmel, Indiana | Mohawk Trails Elementary School Carmel, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 335 | #6 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #1285 of 15,369 | #1401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,415 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 1,415 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 78% |
| city | Carmel | Carmel |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mohawk Trails Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 81.3).
- •Mohawk Trails Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Clay Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Clay Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 18.6%).
- •Mohawk Trails Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.5).
- •Clay Middle School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 543.
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 Middle School better than Mohawk Trails Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mohawk Trails Elementary School ranks higher (87.7 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 Clay Middle School and Mohawk Trails Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Carmel in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Middle School: 1,415. Mohawk Trails Elementary School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Middle School and Mohawk Trails Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Clay Middle School is 5th of 335 and Mohawk Trails Elementary School is 6th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).