Clayton High School vs Williamstown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 6.7 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
Williamstown High School
Williamstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,769 students
| Measure | Clayton High School Clayton, New Jersey | Williamstown High School Williamstown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 357 | #179 of 357 |
| National rank | #12857 of 16,910 | #7200 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 431 | 1,769 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 1,769 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 39% |
| city | Clayton | Williamstown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williamstown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 32.1).
- •Williamstown High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Williamstown High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Williamstown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 56.1%).
- •Clayton High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.6).
- •Williamstown High School is the larger school with 1,769 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 Williamstown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Williamstown High School ranks higher (54.5 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 Williamstown High School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Williamstown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton High School: 431. Williamstown High School: 1,769. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton High School and Williamstown High School rank in New Jersey?
Clayton High School is 272nd of 357 and Williamstown High School is 179th of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).