Ballard Elementary School vs Buchanan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Buchanan High School
Buchanan · Public high · Grades 8–12
561 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary School Niles, Michigan | Buchanan High School Buchanan, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,581 | #191 of 591 |
| National rank | #36415 of 50,301 | #6486 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 516 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 44% |
| city | Niles | Buchanan |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 33.2).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Buchanan High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 35%).
- •Buchanan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 77.7%).
- •Buchanan High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.1).
- •Buchanan High School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 516.
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 Ballard Elementary School better than Buchanan High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan High School ranks higher (57.3 vs 33.2 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 Ballard Elementary School and Buchanan High School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Niles and Buchanan in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary School: 516. Buchanan High School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary School and Buchanan High School rank in Michigan?
Ballard Elementary School is 1078th of 1,581 and Buchanan High School is 191st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).