Clayton High vs University City Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 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
University City Sr. High
University City · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
| Measure | Clayton High Clayton, Missouri | University City Sr. High University City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 497 | #452 of 497 |
| National rank | #213 of 16,910 | #13983 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 788 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 27% |
| city | Clayton | University City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 27.0).
- •Clayton High does better on math proficiency (78% vs 27%).
- •Clayton High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 42%).
- •Clayton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8% vs 100%).
- •Clayton High does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.3).
- •University City Sr. High is the larger school with 874 students compared with 788.
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 University City Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton High ranks higher (90.5 vs 27.0 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 University City Sr. High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Clayton and University City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton High: 788. University City Sr. High: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton High and University City Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Clayton High is 1st of 497 and University City Sr. High is 452nd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).