Achieve Charter Academy vs Dodson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achieve Charter Academy
Canton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
771 students
Dodson Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Achieve Charter Academy Canton, Michigan | Dodson Elementary School Canton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #171 of 1,581 | #124 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7869 of 50,301 | #6239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 771 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dodson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 75.1).
- •Achieve Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Achieve Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 29.4%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 21.4).
- •Achieve Charter Academy is the larger school with 771 students compared with 470.
- •Achieve Charter Academy is a charter school while Dodson Elementary School is a public 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 Achieve Charter Academy better than Dodson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dodson Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 75.1 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 Achieve Charter Academy and Dodson Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Charter Academy: 771. Dodson Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Charter Academy and Dodson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Achieve Charter Academy is 171st of 1,581 and Dodson Elementary School is 124th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).