Clayton Middle vs Emerson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Utah, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Middle
Salt Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
567 students
Emerson School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
| Measure | Clayton Middle Salt Lake City, Utah | Emerson School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 141 | #17 of 580 |
| National rank | #3531 of 15,369 | #6242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 567 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 69.1).
- •Emerson School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Emerson School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Emerson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 28.7%).
- •Emerson School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.6).
- •Clayton Middle is the larger school with 567 students compared with 395.
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 Emerson School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson School ranks higher (77.8 vs 69.1 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 Emerson School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Middle: 567. Emerson School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Middle and Emerson School rank in Utah?
Clayton Middle is 10th of 141 and Emerson School is 17th of 580 among middle schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).