Avondale High School vs Herrington School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale High School
Auburn Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students
Herrington School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
| Measure | Avondale High School Auburn Hills, Michigan | Herrington School Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 591 | #1526 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8223 of 16,910 | #49600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 911 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 13% |
| city | Auburn Hills | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avondale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 9.4).
- •Avondale High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 13%).
- •Avondale High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 16%).
- •Avondale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 85.9%).
- •Avondale High School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.3).
- •Avondale High School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 319.
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 Avondale High School better than Herrington School?
On the Success Index (US), Avondale High School ranks higher (50.6 vs 9.4 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 Avondale High School and Herrington School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Auburn Hills and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale High School: 911. Herrington School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale High School and Herrington School rank in Michigan?
Avondale High School is 258th of 591 and Herrington School is 1526th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).