Clayton Middle vs West Clayton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.3 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
West Clayton Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students
| Measure | Clayton Middle Clayton, North Carolina | West Clayton Elementary Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 469 | #1107 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #13711 of 15,369 | #44192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 609 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.4 vs 21.1).
- •West Clayton Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •West Clayton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Clayton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 98.5%).
- •West Clayton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.0).
- •West Clayton Elementary is the larger school with 742 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 West Clayton Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clayton Middle and West Clayton Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Middle: 609. West Clayton Elementary: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Middle and West Clayton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Clayton Middle is 367th of 469 and West Clayton Elementary is 1107th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).