Bluff Elementary School vs Clinton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluff Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
Clinton Middle School
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
745 students
| Measure | Bluff Elementary School Clinton, Iowa | Clinton Middle School Clinton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 654 | #185 of 239 |
| National rank | #13128 of 50,301 | #4176 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 372 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| city | Clinton | Clinton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluff Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 66.0).
- •Bluff Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Bluff Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Clinton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 63.4%).
- •Bluff Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.5).
- •Clinton Middle School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 372.
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 Bluff Elementary School better than Clinton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bluff Elementary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 66.0 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 Bluff Elementary School and Clinton Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Clinton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluff Elementary School: 372. Clinton Middle School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluff Elementary School and Clinton Middle School rank in Iowa?
Bluff Elementary School is 463rd of 654 and Clinton Middle School is 185th of 239 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).