Besser Elementary School vs Dodson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 309 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Besser Elementary School
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Dodson Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Besser Elementary School Alpena, Michigan | Dodson Elementary School Canton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,581 | #124 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #36164 of 50,301 | #6239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 470 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 65% |
| city | Alpena | Canton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dodson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 33.6).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 33%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 41%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 59.4%).
- •Dodson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.8).
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 Besser Elementary School better than Dodson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dodson Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 33.6 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 Besser Elementary School and Dodson Elementary School?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Alpena and Canton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Besser Elementary School: 470. Dodson Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Besser Elementary School and Dodson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Besser Elementary School is 1068th of 1,581 and Dodson Elementary School is 124th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).