Archer Lodge Middle vs East Clayton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archer Lodge Middle
Wendell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,204 students
East Clayton Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
| Measure | Archer Lodge Middle Wendell, North Carolina | East Clayton Elementary Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 469 | #819 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12887 of 15,369 | #39188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,204 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Wendell | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Clayton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 24.8).
- •East Clayton Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Archer Lodge Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •East Clayton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 99.8%).
- •East Clayton Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.8).
- •Archer Lodge Middle is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 524.
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 Archer Lodge Middle better than East Clayton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), East Clayton Elementary ranks higher (29.0 vs 24.8 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 Archer Lodge Middle and East Clayton Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Wendell and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Archer Lodge Middle: 1,204. East Clayton Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Archer Lodge Middle and East Clayton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Archer Lodge Middle is 317th of 469 and East Clayton Elementary is 819th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).