Caroline L. Reutter School vs Clayton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline L. Reutter School
Franklinville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
388 students
Clayton Middle School
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
| Measure | Caroline L. Reutter School Franklinville, New Jersey | Clayton Middle School Clayton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 440 | #372 of 440 |
| National rank | #4768 of 15,369 | #9860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 388 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| city | Franklinville | Clayton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caroline L. Reutter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 39.8).
- •Caroline L. Reutter School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Caroline L. Reutter School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Caroline L. Reutter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 64.2%).
- •Clayton Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.8).
- •Caroline L. Reutter School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 299.
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 Caroline L. Reutter School better than Clayton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Caroline L. Reutter School ranks higher (63.2 vs 39.8 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 Caroline L. Reutter School and Clayton Middle School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Franklinville and Clayton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caroline L. Reutter School: 388. Clayton Middle School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caroline L. Reutter School and Clayton Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Caroline L. Reutter School is 270th of 440 and Clayton Middle School is 372nd of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).