Cleveland Elementary vs Swift Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
851 students
Swift Creek Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary Clayton, North Carolina | Swift Creek Middle Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 1,457 | #237 of 469 |
| National rank | #30984 of 50,301 | #11319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 851 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 39% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cleveland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 32.9).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.3%).
- •Swift Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.3).
- •Cleveland Elementary is the larger school with 851 students compared with 691.
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 Cleveland Elementary better than Swift Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cleveland Elementary ranks higher (41.4 vs 32.9 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 Cleveland Elementary and Swift Creek Middle?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary: 851. Swift Creek Middle: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary and Swift Creek Middle rank in North Carolina?
Cleveland Elementary is 487th of 1,457 and Swift Creek Middle is 237th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).