Ada Vista Elementary School vs Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ada Vista Elementary School
Ada · Public elementary · Grades K–4
446 students
Central High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students
| Measure | Ada Vista Elementary School Ada, Michigan | Central High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #302 of 1,581 | #21 of 591 |
| National rank | #12176 of 50,301 | #1388 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 446 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| city | Ada | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 68.7).
- •Ada Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 52%).
- •Ada Vista Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 13.7%).
- •Ada Vista Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.2).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 446.
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 Ada Vista Elementary School better than Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School ranks higher (79.2 vs 68.7 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 Ada Vista Elementary School and Central High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ada and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada Vista Elementary School: 446. Central High School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada Vista Elementary School and Central High School rank in Michigan?
Ada Vista Elementary School is 302nd of 1,581 and Central High School is 21st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).