Blanche Sims Elementary School vs Lake Orion Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanche Sims Elementary School
Lake Orion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
Lake Orion Community High School
Lake Orion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,035 students
| Measure | Blanche Sims Elementary School Lake Orion, Michigan | Lake Orion Community High School Lake Orion, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #166 of 1,581 | #72 of 591 |
| National rank | #7699 of 50,301 | #3158 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 423 | 2,035 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 2,035 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 53% |
| city | Lake Orion | Lake Orion |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blanche Sims Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 70.6).
- •Blanche Sims Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Blanche Sims Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Lake Orion Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 31.2%).
- •Blanche Sims Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.8).
- •Lake Orion Community High School is the larger school with 2,035 students compared with 423.
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 Blanche Sims Elementary School better than Lake Orion Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Blanche Sims Elementary School ranks higher (75.4 vs 70.6 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 Blanche Sims Elementary School and Lake Orion Community High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Orion and Lake Orion in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanche Sims Elementary School: 423. Lake Orion Community High School: 2,035. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanche Sims Elementary School and Lake Orion Community High School rank in Michigan?
Blanche Sims Elementary School is 166th of 1,581 and Lake Orion Community High School is 72nd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).