Clinton Middle School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Middle School
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
745 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Clinton Middle School Clinton, Iowa | Jefferson Elementary School Clinton, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 239 | #495 of 654 |
| National rank | #4176 of 15,369 | #15178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 745 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Clinton | Clinton |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clinton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 64.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Clinton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Clinton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 69.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.5).
- •Clinton Middle School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 376.
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 Clinton Middle School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clinton Middle School ranks higher (66.0 vs 64.4 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 Clinton Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Clinton in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Middle School: 745. Jefferson Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Clinton Middle School is 185th of 239 and Jefferson Elementary School is 495th of 654 among middle schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).