Clay Center Community High vs Russell Junior-Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 159 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
Russell Junior-Senior High
Russell · Public high · Grades 7–12
328 students
| Measure | Clay Center Community High Clay Center, Kansas | Russell Junior-Senior High Russell, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 296 | #204 of 296 |
| National rank | #7894 of 16,910 | #13467 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 326 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| city | Clay Center | Russell |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay Center Community High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 29.4).
- •Clay Center Community High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Clay Center Community High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Clay Center Community High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 50.3%).
- •Russell Junior-Senior High does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.0).
- •Russell Junior-Senior High is the larger school with 328 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 Russell Junior-Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Clay Center Community High ranks higher (51.8 vs 29.4 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 Clay Center Community High and Russell Junior-Senior High?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Clay Center and Russell in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Center Community High: 326. Russell Junior-Senior High: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Center Community High and Russell Junior-Senior High rank in Kansas?
Clay Center Community High is 30th of 296 and Russell Junior-Senior High is 204th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).