Buchanan Elementary vs Lee 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.
Buchanan Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
Lee High School
Wyoming · Public high · Grades 9–12
537 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Lee High School Wyoming, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1463 of 1,581 | #567 of 591 |
| National rank | #48552 of 50,301 | #16546 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 379 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 2.5% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Wyoming |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.8 vs 10.8).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •Lee High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 90.1%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.2).
- •Lee High School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 379.
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 Buchanan Elementary better than Lee High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Elementary ranks higher (12.8 vs 10.8 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 Buchanan Elementary and Lee High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Wyoming in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary: 379. Lee High School: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary and Lee High School rank in Michigan?
Buchanan Elementary is 1463rd of 1,581 and Lee High School is 567th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).