Arnold Elementary School vs Vandercook Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnold Elementary School
Michigan Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
321 students
Vandercook Lake High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 7–12
258 students
| Measure | Arnold Elementary School Michigan Center, Michigan | Vandercook Lake High School Jackson, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #952 of 1,581 | #502 of 591 |
| National rank | #32537 of 50,301 | #14808 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 321 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 14% |
| city | Michigan Center | Jackson |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arnold Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 22.8).
- •Arnold Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 73.3%).
- •Vandercook Lake High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.8).
- •Arnold Elementary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 258.
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 Arnold Elementary School better than Vandercook Lake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Arnold Elementary School ranks higher (39.1 vs 22.8 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 Arnold Elementary School and Vandercook Lake High School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Michigan Center and Jackson in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arnold Elementary School: 321. Vandercook Lake High School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arnold Elementary School and Vandercook Lake High School rank in Michigan?
Arnold Elementary School is 952nd of 1,581 and Vandercook Lake High School is 502nd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).