Clayton High vs Meramec Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 798 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
788 students
Meramec Elem.
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
| Measure | Clayton High Clayton, Missouri | Meramec Elem. Clayton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 497 | #1 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #213 of 16,910 | #252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 788 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8% | 5.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meramec Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.3 vs 90.5).
- •Clayton High does better on math proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Meramec Elem. does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Meramec Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.2% vs 8%).
- •Clayton High does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.5).
- •Clayton High is the larger school with 788 students compared with 368.
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 Clayton High better than Meramec Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Meramec Elem. ranks higher (93.3 vs 90.5 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 Clayton High and Meramec Elem.?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton High: 788. Meramec Elem.: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton High and Meramec Elem. rank in Missouri?
Clayton High is 1st of 497 and Meramec Elem. is 1st of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).