Clay Center Community High vs Lincoln Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.3 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
Lincoln Elem
Clay Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
341 students
| Measure | Clay Center Community High Clay Center, Kansas | Lincoln Elem Clay Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 296 | #89 of 686 |
| National rank | #7894 of 16,910 | #10804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 326 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Clay Center | Clay Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 51.8).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Lincoln 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 49.6%).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.0).
- •Lincoln Elem is the larger school with 341 students compared with 326.
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 Lincoln Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem ranks higher (70.7 vs 51.8 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 Center Community High and Lincoln Elem?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Clay Center and Clay Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Center Community High: 326. Lincoln Elem: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Center Community High and Lincoln Elem rank in Kansas?
Clay Center Community High is 30th of 296 and Lincoln Elem is 89th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).