Clay Middle School vs Portsmouth West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Middle School
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
134 students
Portsmouth West Middle School
West Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
360 students
| Measure | Clay Middle School Portsmouth, Ohio | Portsmouth West Middle School West Portsmouth, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #570 of 646 | #372 of 646 |
| National rank | #8645 of 15,369 | #3717 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 134 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 60% |
| city | Portsmouth | West Portsmouth |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portsmouth West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 45.3).
- •Portsmouth West Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Portsmouth West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Clay Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.0).
- •Portsmouth West Middle School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 134.
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 Clay Middle School better than Portsmouth West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Portsmouth West Middle School ranks higher (68.3 vs 45.3 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 Clay Middle School and Portsmouth West Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and West Portsmouth in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Middle School: 134. Portsmouth West Middle School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Middle School and Portsmouth West Middle School rank in Ohio?
Clay Middle School is 570th of 646 and Portsmouth West Middle School is 372nd of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).