Clay Center Community Middle vs Garfield Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 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
Garfield Elem
Clay Center · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
170 students
| Measure | Clay Center Community Middle Clay Center, Kansas | Garfield Elem Clay Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 205 | #284 of 686 |
| National rank | #10378 of 15,369 | #24525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 226 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| city | Clay Center | Clay Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 37.4).
- •Garfield Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 46.5%).
- •Clay Center Community Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.2).
- •Clay Center Community Middle is the larger school with 226 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 Middle better than Garfield Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elem ranks higher (50.9 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 Garfield Elem?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Clay Center and Clay Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Center Community Middle: 226. Garfield Elem: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Center Community Middle and Garfield Elem rank in Kansas?
Clay Center Community Middle is 97th of 205 and Garfield Elem is 284th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).