Clay Center Community Middle vs Lincoln 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
Lincoln Elem
Clay Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
341 students
| Measure | Clay Center Community Middle Clay Center, Kansas | Lincoln Elem Clay Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 205 | #89 of 686 |
| National rank | #10378 of 15,369 | #10804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 226 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 72% |
| city | Clay Center | Clay Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 37.4).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on math proficiency (72% vs 24%).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Clay Center Community Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 49.6%).
- •Clay Center Community Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.4).
- •Lincoln Elem is the larger school with 341 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 Lincoln Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem ranks higher (70.7 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 Lincoln 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. Lincoln Elem: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Center Community Middle and Lincoln Elem rank in Kansas?
Clay Center Community Middle is 97th of 205 and Lincoln Elem is 89th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).