Benzie Academy vs Homestead Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benzie Academy
Benzonia · Public high · Grades 6–12
85 students
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Benzonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
209 students
| Measure | Benzie Academy Benzonia, Michigan | Homestead Hills Elementary School Benzonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #499 of 591 | #1156 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14664 of 16,910 | #38869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 85 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 85 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 85.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| city | Benzonia | Benzonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homestead Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 23.5).
- •Benzie Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Homestead Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Homestead Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 68.2%).
- •Homestead Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 85.0).
- •Homestead Hills Elementary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 85.
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 Benzie Academy better than Homestead Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Homestead Hills Elementary School ranks higher (29.5 vs 23.5 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 Benzie Academy and Homestead Hills Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Benzonia and Benzonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benzie Academy: 85. Homestead Hills Elementary School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benzie Academy and Homestead Hills Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Benzie Academy is 499th of 591 and Homestead Hills Elementary School is 1156th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).