Clayton High vs Reed Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
788 students
Reed Elementary
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
410 students
| Measure | Clayton High Clayton, Missouri | Reed Elementary ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 497 | #4 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #213 of 16,910 | #855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 788 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| city | Clayton | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (90.5 vs 89.7).
- •Clayton High does better on math proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Reed Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Clayton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8% vs 8.3%).
- •Clayton High does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.8).
- •Clayton High is the larger school with 788 students compared with 410.
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 Reed Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clayton High and Reed Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Clayton and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton High: 788. Reed Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton High and Reed Elementary rank in Missouri?
Clayton High is 1st of 497 and Reed Elementary is 4th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).