Clinton Middle School vs Houghton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Middle School
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
573 students
Houghton Elementary
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades K–4
317 students
| Measure | Clinton Middle School Clinton, Massachusetts | Houghton Elementary Sterling, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #244 of 300 | #191 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10287 of 15,369 | #4775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 573 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 62% |
| city | Clinton | Sterling |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 37.9).
- •Houghton Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Houghton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •Clinton Middle School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 317.
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 Clinton Middle School better than Houghton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Houghton Elementary ranks higher (80.4 vs 37.9 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 Clinton Middle School and Houghton Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Sterling in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Middle School: 573. Houghton Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Middle School and Houghton Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Clinton Middle School is 244th of 300 and Houghton Elementary is 191st of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).