Atherton Elementary School vs Bendle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton Elementary School
Burton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
Bendle High School
Burton · Public high · Grades 9–12
307 students
| Measure | Atherton Elementary School Burton, Michigan | Bendle High School Burton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1297 of 1,581 | #525 of 591 |
| National rank | #43701 of 50,301 | #15499 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 267 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Burton | Burton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atherton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 18.7).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Bendle High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Bendle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 90.3%).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.1).
- •Bendle High School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 267.
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 Atherton Elementary School better than Bendle High School?
On the Success Index (US), Atherton Elementary School ranks higher (21.8 vs 18.7 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 Atherton Elementary School and Bendle High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Burton and Burton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton Elementary School: 267. Bendle High School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton Elementary School and Bendle High School rank in Michigan?
Atherton Elementary School is 1297th of 1,581 and Bendle High School is 525th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).