Avondale High School vs Waterford Kettering High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 14 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
Waterford Kettering High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 7–12
909 students
| Measure | Avondale High School Auburn Hills, Michigan | Waterford Kettering High School Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 591 | #407 of 591 |
| National rank | #8223 of 16,910 | #12058 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 911 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 24% |
| city | Auburn Hills | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avondale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 35.7).
- •Avondale High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 24%).
- •Avondale High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Avondale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 43.7%).
- •Avondale High School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.7).
- •Avondale High School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 909.
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 Waterford Kettering High School?
On the Success Index (US), Avondale High School ranks higher (50.6 vs 35.7 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 Avondale High School and Waterford Kettering High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Auburn Hills and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale High School: 911. Waterford Kettering High School: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale High School and Waterford Kettering High School rank in Michigan?
Avondale High School is 258th of 591 and Waterford Kettering High School is 407th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).