Brandon High School vs HarveySwanson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandon High School
Ortonville · Public high · Grades 7–12
648 students
HarveySwanson Elementary School
Ortonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
| Measure | Brandon High School Ortonville, Michigan | HarveySwanson Elementary School Ortonville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 591 | #769 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7610 of 16,910 | #27026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 648 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Ortonville | Ortonville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 47.2).
- •Brandon High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Brandon High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Brandon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 43.8%).
- •HarveySwanson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.3).
- •Brandon High School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 548.
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 Brandon High School better than HarveySwanson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brandon High School ranks higher (52.9 vs 47.2 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 Brandon High School and HarveySwanson Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ortonville and Ortonville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandon High School: 648. HarveySwanson Elementary School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandon High School and HarveySwanson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Brandon High School is 230th of 591 and HarveySwanson Elementary School is 769th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).