Bentley Elementary School vs Dodson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
Dodson Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Bentley Elementary School Canton, Michigan | Dodson Elementary School Canton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #315 of 1,581 | #124 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12552 of 50,301 | #6239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 479 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dodson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 68.2).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 20.5%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.5).
- •Bentley Elementary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 470.
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 Bentley Elementary School better than Dodson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dodson Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 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 Bentley Elementary School and Dodson Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bentley Elementary School: 479. Dodson Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bentley Elementary School and Dodson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bentley Elementary School is 315th of 1,581 and Dodson Elementary School is 124th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).