Barkell Elementary School vs Houghton Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barkell Elementary School
Hancock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Houghton Central High School
Houghton · Public high · Grades 9–12
481 students
| Measure | Barkell Elementary School Hancock, Michigan | Houghton Central High School Houghton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #314 of 1,581 | #31 of 591 |
| National rank | #12551 of 50,301 | #1716 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 257 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Hancock | Houghton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghton Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 68.2).
- •Houghton Central High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Houghton Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 42%).
- •Barkell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.5).
- •Houghton Central High School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 257.
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 Barkell Elementary School better than Houghton Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Houghton Central High School ranks higher (77.1 vs 68.2 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 Barkell Elementary School and Houghton Central High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hancock and Houghton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barkell Elementary School: 257. Houghton Central High School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barkell Elementary School and Houghton Central High School rank in Michigan?
Barkell Elementary School is 314th of 1,581 and Houghton Central High School is 31st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).