Clayton High vs Cooper Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,929 students
Cooper Academy
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Clayton High Clayton, North Carolina | Cooper Academy Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 528 | #1354 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12949 of 16,910 | #48243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,929 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 13% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 13.6).
- •Clayton High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 13%).
- •Clayton High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 25%).
- •Cooper Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Cooper Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 23.5).
- •Clayton High is the larger school with 1,929 students compared with 447.
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 better than Cooper Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton High ranks higher (31.7 vs 13.6 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 and Cooper Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton High: 1,929. Cooper Academy: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton High and Cooper Academy rank in North Carolina?
Clayton High is 355th of 528 and Cooper Academy is 1354th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).