Clayton Middle 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 Middle School
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
| Measure | Clayton Middle School Clayton, New Jersey | Herma S. Simmons Elementary School Clayton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 440 | #1192 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9860 of 15,369 | #32338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.2% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.8 vs 39.4).
- •Herma S. Simmons Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 64.2%).
- •Clayton Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.5).
- •Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is the larger school with 715 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 Middle School better than Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clayton Middle 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 Middle School: 299. Herma S. Simmons Elementary School: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Middle School and Herma S. Simmons Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Clayton Middle School is 372nd of 440 and Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is 1192nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).