Battle Creek Central High School vs Pennfield Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 6.5 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
Pennfield Senior High School
Battle Creek · Public high · Grades 8–12
748 students
| Measure | Battle Creek Central High School Battle Creek, Michigan | Pennfield Senior High School Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 591 | #353 of 591 |
| National rank | #15300 of 16,910 | #10503 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 978 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 978 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 32% |
| city | Battle Creek | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pennfield Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 19.7).
- •Pennfield Senior High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 9%).
- •Pennfield Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Pennfield Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 61.9%).
- •Battle Creek Central High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.7).
- •Battle Creek Central High School is the larger school with 978 students compared with 748.
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 Pennfield Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pennfield Senior High School ranks higher (41.9 vs 19.7 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 Battle Creek Central High School and Pennfield Senior High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Battle Creek and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battle Creek Central High School: 978. Pennfield Senior High School: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battle Creek Central High School and Pennfield Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Battle Creek Central High School is 517th of 591 and Pennfield Senior High School is 353rd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).