Bentley Senior High School vs Kate Dowdall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley Senior High School
Burton · Public high · Grades 9–12
227 students
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
Flint · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
| Measure | Bentley Senior High School Burton, Michigan | Kate Dowdall Elementary School Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 591 | #925 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14561 of 16,910 | #31738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 227 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 54% |
| city | Burton | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate Dowdall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 24.0).
- •Kate Dowdall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 15%).
- •Kate Dowdall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 34.5%).
- •Bentley Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 81.7%).
- •Kate Dowdall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.9).
- •Kate Dowdall Elementary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 227.
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 Senior High School better than Kate Dowdall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kate Dowdall Elementary School ranks higher (40.3 vs 24.0 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 Senior High School and Kate Dowdall Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Burton and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bentley Senior High School: 227. Kate Dowdall Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bentley Senior High School and Kate Dowdall Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bentley Senior High School is 495th of 591 and Kate Dowdall Elementary School is 925th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).