Brookside Elementary vs Godwin Heights Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
Godwin Heights Senior High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
656 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Godwin Heights Senior High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1368 of 1,581 | #527 of 591 |
| National rank | #46318 of 50,301 | #15538 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 254 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.5 vs 18.4).
- •Godwin Heights Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 93.8%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.2).
- •Godwin Heights Senior High School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 254.
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 Brookside Elementary better than Godwin Heights Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brookside Elementary and Godwin Heights Senior High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 254. Godwin Heights Senior High School: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Godwin Heights Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Brookside Elementary is 1368th of 1,581 and Godwin Heights Senior High School is 527th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).