Battle Creek Central High School vs Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battle Creek Central High School
Battle Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
978 students
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
| Measure | Battle Creek Central High School Battle Creek, Michigan | Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 591 | #580 of 591 |
| National rank | #15300 of 16,910 | #16669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 978 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 978 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 4% |
| city | Battle Creek | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Battle Creek Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 9.1).
- •Battle Creek Central High School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 4%).
- •Battle Creek Central High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Battle Creek Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 75.5%).
- •Battle Creek Central High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 23.8).
- •Battle Creek Central High School is the larger school with 978 students compared with 976.
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 Battle Creek Central High School better than Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Battle Creek Central High School ranks higher (19.7 vs 9.1 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 Battle Creek Central High School and Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Battle Creek and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battle Creek Central High School: 978. Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battle Creek Central High School and Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Battle Creek Central High School is 517th of 591 and Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School is 580th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).