Atwood Elementary School vs Dakota High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atwood Elementary School
Macomb · Public elementary · Grades K–5
612 students
Dakota High School
Macomb · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,476 students
| Measure | Atwood Elementary School Macomb, Michigan | Dakota High School Macomb, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #498 of 1,581 | #124 of 591 |
| National rank | #19031 of 50,301 | #4742 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 612 | 2,476 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 2,476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| city | Macomb | Macomb |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 58.7).
- •Dakota High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Dakota High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Dakota High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 35.6%).
- •Atwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.7).
- •Dakota High School is the larger school with 2,476 students compared with 612.
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 Atwood Elementary School better than Dakota High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota High School ranks higher (64.1 vs 58.7 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 Atwood Elementary School and Dakota High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Macomb and Macomb in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atwood Elementary School: 612. Dakota High School: 2,476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atwood Elementary School and Dakota High School rank in Michigan?
Atwood Elementary School is 498th of 1,581 and Dakota High School is 124th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).