Clay County High School vs Paces Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 5.3 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
Paces Creek Elementary
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
273 students
| Measure | Clay County High School Manchester, Kentucky | Paces Creek Elementary Manchester, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 214 | #264 of 707 |
| National rank | #13881 of 16,910 | #19378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 762 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paces Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 27.4).
- •Paces Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Paces Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Clay County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 86.8%).
- •Paces Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.2).
- •Clay County High School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 273.
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 Paces Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paces Creek Elementary ranks higher (58.3 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 Paces Creek Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay County High School: 762. Paces Creek Elementary: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay County High School and Paces Creek Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Clay County High School is 184th of 214 and Paces Creek Elementary is 264th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).