AA Rather School vs Ionia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 307 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AA Rather School
Ionia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Ionia High School
Ionia · Public high · Grades 9–12
774 students
| Measure | AA Rather School Ionia, Michigan | Ionia High School Ionia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #809 of 1,581 | #343 of 591 |
| National rank | #28079 of 50,301 | #10332 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 308 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Ionia | Ionia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AA Rather School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 42.5).
- •AA Rather School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Ionia High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Ionia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 51%).
- •Ionia High School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.5).
- •Ionia High School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 308.
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 AA Rather School better than Ionia High School?
On the Success Index (US), AA Rather School ranks higher (45.7 vs 42.5 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 AA Rather School and Ionia High School?
About 307 m in a straight line, between Ionia and Ionia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AA Rather School: 308. Ionia High School: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AA Rather School and Ionia High School rank in Michigan?
AA Rather School is 809th of 1,581 and Ionia High School is 343rd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).