Clifton-Clyde Middle School vs South Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 326 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton-Clyde Middle School
Clifton · Public middle · Grades 4–8
116 students
South Central Middle School
Protection · Public middle · Grades 5–8
113 students
| Measure | Clifton-Clyde Middle School Clifton, Kansas | South Central Middle School Protection, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 205 | #134 of 205 |
| National rank | #9313 of 15,369 | #11814 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 116 | 113 |
| Enrollment | 116 | 113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34.5% |
| city | Clifton | Protection |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifton-Clyde Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 30.6).
- •South Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Clifton-Clyde Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Clifton-Clyde Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 57.5%).
- •Clifton-Clyde Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.8).
- •Clifton-Clyde Middle School is the larger school with 116 students compared with 113.
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 Clifton-Clyde Middle School better than South Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifton-Clyde Middle School ranks higher (42.3 vs 30.6 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 Clifton-Clyde Middle School and South Central Middle School?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Protection in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton-Clyde Middle School: 116. South Central Middle School: 113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton-Clyde Middle School and South Central Middle School rank in Kansas?
Clifton-Clyde Middle School is 82nd of 205 and South Central Middle School is 134th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).