Clay Center Community Middle vs Holcomb Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 370 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
Holcomb Middle
Holcomb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
227 students
| Measure | Clay Center Community Middle Clay Center, Kansas | Holcomb Middle Holcomb, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 205 | #141 of 205 |
| National rank | #10378 of 15,369 | #12127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 226 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| city | Clay Center | Holcomb |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay Center Community Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 28.9).
- •Clay Center Community Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Clay Center Community Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 21%).
- •Clay Center Community Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 53.7%).
- •Clay Center Community Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.6).
- •Holcomb Middle is the larger school with 227 students compared with 226.
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 Holcomb Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Clay Center Community Middle ranks higher (37.4 vs 28.9 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 Holcomb Middle?
About 370 km in a straight line, between Clay Center and Holcomb in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Center Community Middle: 226. Holcomb Middle: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Center Community Middle and Holcomb Middle rank in Kansas?
Clay Center Community Middle is 97th of 205 and Holcomb Middle is 141st of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).