Clayton High School vs Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.8 km 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
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
| Measure | Clayton High School Clayton, New Jersey | Herma S. Simmons Elementary School Clayton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 357 | #1192 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #12857 of 16,910 | #32338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herma S. Simmons Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 32.1).
- •Herma S. Simmons Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Herma S. Simmons Elementary 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 57.8%).
- •Clayton High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.5).
- •Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 431.
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 Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Herma S. Simmons Elementary School ranks higher (39.4 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 Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton High School: 431. Herma S. Simmons Elementary School: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton High School and Herma S. Simmons Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Clayton High School is 272nd of 357 and Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is 1192nd of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).