Clay Center Community Middle vs Frontenac Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 302 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Center Community Middle
Clay Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
226 students
Frontenac Jr. High
Frontenac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
219 students
| Measure | Clay Center Community Middle Clay Center, Kansas | Frontenac Jr. High Frontenac, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 205 | #59 of 205 |
| National rank | #10378 of 15,369 | #8543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 226 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 33% |
| city | Clay Center | Frontenac |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontenac Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 37.4).
- •Frontenac Jr. High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 24%).
- •Frontenac Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Frontenac Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 46.5%).
- •Clay Center Community Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.9).
- •Clay Center Community Middle is the larger school with 226 students compared with 219.
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 Middle better than Frontenac Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Frontenac Jr. High ranks higher (45.8 vs 37.4 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 Middle and Frontenac Jr. High?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Clay Center and Frontenac in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Center Community Middle: 226. Frontenac Jr. High: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Center Community Middle and Frontenac Jr. High rank in Kansas?
Clay Center Community Middle is 97th of 205 and Frontenac Jr. High is 59th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).