Cooper Academy vs Johnston Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Academy
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
Johnston Charter Academy
Clayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
677 students
| Measure | Cooper Academy Clayton, North Carolina | Johnston Charter Academy Clayton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1354 of 1,457 | #451 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #48243 of 50,301 | #29818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 447 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 39% |
| city | Clayton | Clayton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnston Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 13.6).
- •Johnston Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (39% vs 13%).
- •Johnston Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 25%).
- •Johnston Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Cooper Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.9).
- •Johnston Charter Academy is the larger school with 677 students compared with 447.
- •Cooper Academy is a public school while Johnston Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cooper Academy better than Johnston Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Johnston Charter Academy ranks higher (43.2 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 Cooper Academy and Johnston Charter Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Clayton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Academy: 447. Johnston Charter Academy: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Academy and Johnston Charter Academy rank in North Carolina?
Cooper Academy is 1354th of 1,457 and Johnston Charter Academy is 451st of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).