Beacon Elementary School vs Harper Woods High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Elementary School
Harper Woods · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
368 students
Harper Woods High School
Harper Woods · Public high · Grades 9–12
877 students
| Measure | Beacon Elementary School Harper Woods, Michigan | Harper Woods High School Harper Woods, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1381 of 1,581 | #569 of 591 |
| National rank | #46461 of 50,301 | #16556 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 368 | 877 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 877 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Harper Woods | Harper Woods |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 10.6).
- •Harper Woods High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 88.3%).
- •Beacon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 25.1).
- •Harper Woods High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 368.
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 Beacon Elementary School better than Harper Woods High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Elementary School ranks higher (17.2 vs 10.6 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 Beacon Elementary School and Harper Woods High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Harper Woods and Harper Woods in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Elementary School: 368. Harper Woods High School: 877. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Elementary School and Harper Woods High School rank in Michigan?
Beacon Elementary School is 1381st of 1,581 and Harper Woods High School is 569th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).