Clay City Elementary School vs Powell County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay City Elementary School
Clay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
Powell County Middle School
Stanton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
418 students
| Measure | Clay City Elementary School Clay City, Kentucky | Powell County Middle School Stanton, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #606 of 707 | #165 of 217 |
| National rank | #34737 of 50,301 | #8411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 425 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Clay City | Stanton |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powell County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 35.8).
- •Powell County Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Powell County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Powell County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 76.5%).
- •Clay City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.2).
- •Clay City Elementary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 418.
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 City Elementary School better than Powell County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Powell County Middle School ranks higher (46.5 vs 35.8 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 City Elementary School and Powell County Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Clay City and Stanton in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay City Elementary School: 425. Powell County Middle School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay City Elementary School and Powell County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Clay City Elementary School is 606th of 707 and Powell County Middle School is 165th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).