Mill Creek East Elementary vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Creek East Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
South Elementary School
Danville · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
626 students
| Measure | Mill Creek East Elementary Clayton, Indiana | South Elementary School Danville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,053 | #220 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #10959 of 50,301 | #13180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 359 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| city | Clayton | Danville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek East Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 67.4).
- •Mill Creek East Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •South Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Mill Creek East Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 37.7%).
- •Mill Creek East Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.9).
- •South Elementary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 359.
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 Mill Creek East Elementary better than South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek East Elementary ranks higher (70.5 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 Mill Creek East Elementary and South Elementary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Danville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek East Elementary: 359. South Elementary School: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek East Elementary and South Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Mill Creek East Elementary is 156th of 1,053 and South Elementary School is 220th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).