Anchor Bay Middle School South vs Lighthouse Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anchor Bay Middle School South
Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Lighthouse Elementary School
New Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Anchor Bay Middle School South Chesterfield, Michigan | Lighthouse Elementary School New Baltimore, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 485 | #407 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5714 of 15,369 | #16458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | Chesterfield | New Baltimore |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lighthouse Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 58.9).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 37.1%).
- •Anchor Bay Middle School South does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.6).
- •Anchor Bay Middle School South is the larger school with 509 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 Middle School South better than Lighthouse Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lighthouse Elementary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 58.9 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 Middle School South and Lighthouse Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and New Baltimore in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anchor Bay Middle School South: 509. Lighthouse Elementary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anchor Bay Middle School South and Lighthouse Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Anchor Bay Middle School South is 162nd of 485 and Lighthouse Elementary School is 407th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).