Atherton Elementary School vs Grand Blanc Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 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
Grand Blanc Academy
Grand Blanc · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
279 students
| Measure | Atherton Elementary School Burton, Michigan | Grand Blanc Academy Grand Blanc, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1297 of 1,581 | #1387 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #43701 of 50,301 | #46714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 267 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Burton | Grand Blanc |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atherton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 16.8).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 96.4%).
- •Grand Blanc Academy does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Grand Blanc Academy is the larger school with 279 students compared with 267.
- •Atherton Elementary School is a public school while Grand Blanc Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grand Blanc Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Atherton Elementary School ranks higher (21.8 vs 16.8 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 Atherton Elementary School and Grand Blanc Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Burton and Grand Blanc in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton Elementary School: 267. Grand Blanc Academy: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton Elementary School and Grand Blanc Academy rank in Michigan?
Atherton Elementary School is 1297th of 1,581 and Grand Blanc Academy is 1387th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).