Benton Elementary School vs Clays Mill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 361 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Elementary School
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
Clays Mill Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
| Measure | Benton Elementary School Benton, Kentucky | Clays Mill Elementary School Lexington, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #340 of 707 | #3 of 707 |
| National rank | #22820 of 50,301 | #2659 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 528 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 72% |
| city | Benton | Lexington |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clays Mill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 53.3).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 62.3%).
- •Clays Mill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Benton Elementary School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 527.
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 Benton Elementary School better than Clays Mill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clays Mill Elementary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 53.3 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 Benton Elementary School and Clays Mill Elementary School?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Benton and Lexington in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Elementary School: 528. Clays Mill Elementary School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Elementary School and Clays Mill Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Benton Elementary School is 340th of 707 and Clays Mill Elementary School is 3rd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).