Alcott School vs Waterford Mott High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcott School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Waterford Mott High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 9–12
963 students
| Measure | Alcott School Pontiac, Michigan | Waterford Mott High School Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 1,581 | #452 of 591 |
| National rank | #48235 of 50,301 | #13399 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 334 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 19% |
| city | Pontiac | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterford Mott High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 13.6).
- •Waterford Mott High School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 11%).
- •Waterford Mott High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 15%).
- •Waterford Mott High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 64.4%).
- •Waterford Mott High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 23.9).
- •Waterford Mott High School is the larger school with 963 students compared with 334.
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 Alcott School better than Waterford Mott High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waterford Mott High School ranks higher (29.8 vs 13.6 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 Alcott School and Waterford Mott High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott School: 334. Waterford Mott High School: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott School and Waterford Mott High School rank in Michigan?
Alcott School is 1448th of 1,581 and Waterford Mott High School is 452nd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).