Clayton High vs Powhatan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.1 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
Powhatan Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students
| Measure | Clayton High Clayton, North Carolina | Powhatan Elementary Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 528 | #787 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12949 of 16,910 | #38501 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,929 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 1,929 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 30.1).
- •Clayton High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Powhatan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Powhatan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Powhatan Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 23.5).
- •Clayton High is the larger school with 1,929 students compared with 656.
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 Powhatan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton High ranks higher (31.7 vs 30.1 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 and Powhatan Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton High: 1,929. Powhatan Elementary: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton High and Powhatan Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Clayton High is 355th of 528 and Powhatan Elementary is 787th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).