Clayton Middle vs Cooper Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
Cooper Academy
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Clayton Middle Clayton, North Carolina | Cooper Academy Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 469 | #1354 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13711 of 15,369 | #48243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 609 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 13% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 13.6).
- •Clayton Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 13%).
- •Clayton Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Clayton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 98.9%).
- •Cooper Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •Clayton Middle is the larger school with 609 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 Middle better than Cooper Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Middle ranks higher (20.4 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 Middle and Cooper Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Middle: 609. Cooper Academy: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Middle and Cooper Academy rank in North Carolina?
Clayton Middle is 367th of 469 and Cooper Academy is 1354th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).