Avalon Elementary School vs South Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon Elementary School
Saint Clair Shores · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
345 students
South Lake High School
ST Clr Shores · Public high · Grades 9–12
426 students
| Measure | Avalon Elementary School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | South Lake High School ST Clr Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1093 of 1,581 | #424 of 591 |
| National rank | #36892 of 50,301 | #12589 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 345 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Saint Clair Shores | ST Clr Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.5 vs 33.3).
- •Avalon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •South Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •South Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 58%).
- •South Lake High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.2).
- •South Lake High School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 345.
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 Avalon Elementary School better than South Lake High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Avalon Elementary School and South Lake High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Saint Clair Shores and ST Clr Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avalon Elementary School: 345. South Lake High School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avalon Elementary School and South Lake High School rank in Michigan?
Avalon Elementary School is 1093rd of 1,581 and South Lake High School is 424th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).