Clay County Middle School vs Paces Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay County Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
387 students
Paces Creek Elementary
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
273 students
| Measure | Clay County Middle School Manchester, Kentucky | Paces Creek Elementary Manchester, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 217 | #264 of 707 |
| National rank | #7869 of 15,369 | #19378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 387 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paces Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 48.9).
- •Paces Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Paces Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Clay County Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 86.8%).
- •Clay County Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.7).
- •Clay County Middle School is the larger school with 387 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 Middle School better than Paces Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paces Creek Elementary ranks higher (58.3 vs 48.9 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 Middle School and Paces Creek Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay County Middle School: 387. Paces Creek Elementary: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay County Middle School and Paces Creek Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Clay County Middle School is 152nd of 217 and Paces Creek Elementary is 264th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).