Clayton High School vs Clayton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton High School
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
431 students
Clayton Middle School
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
| Measure | Clayton High School Clayton, New Jersey | Clayton Middle School Clayton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 357 | #372 of 440 |
| National rank | #12857 of 16,910 | #9860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 431 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 32.1).
- •Clayton Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Clayton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Clayton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 64.2%).
- •Clayton Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.0).
- •Clayton High School is the larger school with 431 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 Clayton High School better than Clayton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Middle School ranks higher (39.8 vs 32.1 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 School and Clayton Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton High School: 431. Clayton Middle School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton High School and Clayton Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Clayton High School is 272nd of 357 and Clayton Middle School is 372nd of 440 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).