Airport Senior High School vs Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 210 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Airport Senior High School
Carleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
760 students
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
Carleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
370 students
| Measure | Airport Senior High School Carleton, Michigan | Joseph C Sterling Elementary School Carleton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 591 | #713 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9725 of 16,910 | #25440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 760 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Carleton | Carleton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 44.8).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Airport Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Airport Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 45.9%).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.3).
- •Airport Senior High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 370.
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 Airport Senior High School better than Joseph C Sterling Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph C Sterling Elementary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 44.8 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 Airport Senior High School and Joseph C Sterling Elementary School?
About 210 m in a straight line, between Carleton and Carleton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Airport Senior High School: 760. Joseph C Sterling Elementary School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Airport Senior High School and Joseph C Sterling Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Airport Senior High School is 319th of 591 and Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is 713th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).