Buchanan High School vs Kingsford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 463 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan High School
Buchanan · Public high · Grades 8–12
561 students
Kingsford High School
Kingsford · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students
| Measure | Buchanan High School Buchanan, Michigan | Kingsford High School Kingsford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 591 | #266 of 591 |
| National rank | #6486 of 16,910 | #8479 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 561 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| city | Buchanan | Kingsford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 49.6).
- •Buchanan High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Buchanan High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Kingsford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 40.8%).
- •Buchanan High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.0).
- •Kingsford High School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 561.
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 High School better than Kingsford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan High School ranks higher (57.3 vs 49.6 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 Buchanan High School and Kingsford High School?
About 463 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Kingsford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan High School: 561. Kingsford High School: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan High School and Kingsford High School rank in Michigan?
Buchanan High School is 191st of 591 and Kingsford High School is 266th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).