Clay County High School vs Clay County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay County High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students
Clay County Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
387 students
| Measure | Clay County High School Manchester, Kentucky | Clay County Middle School Manchester, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 214 | #152 of 217 |
| National rank | #13881 of 16,910 | #7869 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 762 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clay County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 27.4).
- •Clay County Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Clay County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Clay County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 71.7%).
- •Clay County Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.2).
- •Clay County High School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 387.
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 County High School better than Clay County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clay County Middle School ranks higher (48.9 vs 27.4 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 County High School and Clay County Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay County High School: 762. Clay County Middle School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay County High School and Clay County Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Clay County High School is 184th of 214 and Clay County Middle School is 152nd of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).