Clay Middle School vs Riverside Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 3.3 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
Riverside Intermediate School
Fishers · Public middle · Grades 5–6
891 students
| Measure | Clay Middle School Carmel, Indiana | Riverside Intermediate School Fishers, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 335 | #16 of 335 |
| National rank | #1285 of 15,369 | #2024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 1,415 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 1,415 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| city | Carmel | Fishers |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 76.9).
- •Riverside Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Clay Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Clay Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 24.8%).
- •Clay Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.6).
- •Clay Middle School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 891.
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 Riverside Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Clay Middle School ranks higher (81.3 vs 76.9 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 Clay Middle School and Riverside Intermediate School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Fishers in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Middle School: 1,415. Riverside Intermediate School: 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Middle School and Riverside Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Clay Middle School is 5th of 335 and Riverside Intermediate School is 16th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).