Clayton Middle vs Emma B Trask Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 159 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
Emma B Trask Middle
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
| Measure | Clayton Middle Clayton, North Carolina | Emma B Trask Middle Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 469 | #145 of 469 |
| National rank | #13711 of 15,369 | #9007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 609 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 49% |
| city | Clayton | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma B Trask Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 20.4).
- •Emma B Trask Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 23%).
- •Emma B Trask Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •Clayton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Emma B Trask Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •Emma B Trask Middle is the larger school with 611 students compared with 609.
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 Emma B Trask Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Emma B Trask Middle ranks higher (43.7 vs 20.4 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 Emma B Trask Middle?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Middle: 609. Emma B Trask Middle: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Middle and Emma B Trask Middle rank in North Carolina?
Clayton Middle is 367th of 469 and Emma B Trask Middle is 145th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).