Clay Center Community High vs Garfield Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Center Community High
Clay Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
326 students
Garfield Elem
Clay Center · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
170 students
| Measure | Clay Center Community High Clay Center, Kansas | Garfield Elem Clay Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 296 | #284 of 686 |
| National rank | #7894 of 16,910 | #24525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 326 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Clay Center | Clay Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.8 vs 50.9).
- •Clay Center Community High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Clay Center Community High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 45.9%).
- •Clay Center Community High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Clay Center Community High is the larger school with 326 students compared with 170.
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 Center Community High better than Garfield Elem?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clay Center Community High and Garfield Elem?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Clay Center and Clay Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Center Community High: 326. Garfield Elem: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Center Community High and Garfield Elem rank in Kansas?
Clay Center Community High is 30th of 296 and Garfield Elem is 284th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).