Anchor Bay High School vs Lighthouse Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anchor Bay High School
Ira · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,740 students
Lighthouse Elementary School
New Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Anchor Bay High School Ira, Michigan | Lighthouse Elementary School New Baltimore, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 591 | #407 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4870 of 16,910 | #16458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,740 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 1,740 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | Ira | New Baltimore |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anchor Bay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 62.5).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Anchor Bay High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Anchor Bay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 26.5%).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 21.8).
- •Anchor Bay High School is the larger school with 1,740 students compared with 441.
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 Anchor Bay High School better than Lighthouse Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Anchor Bay High School ranks higher (63.6 vs 62.5 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 Anchor Bay High School and Lighthouse Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ira and New Baltimore in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anchor Bay High School: 1,740. Lighthouse Elementary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anchor Bay High School and Lighthouse Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Anchor Bay High School is 130th of 591 and Lighthouse Elementary School is 407th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).