Caledonia High School vs Duncan Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caledonia High School
Caledonia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,438 students
Duncan Lake Middle School
Caledonia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
696 students
| Measure | Caledonia High School Caledonia, Michigan | Duncan Lake Middle School Caledonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #70 of 591 | #93 of 485 |
| National rank | #3148 of 16,910 | #3565 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,438 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| city | Caledonia | Caledonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caledonia High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 68.9).
- •Duncan Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Caledonia High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Caledonia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 16.5%).
- •Caledonia High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.8).
- •Caledonia High School is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 696.
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 Caledonia High School better than Duncan Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Caledonia High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 68.9 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 Caledonia High School and Duncan Lake Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Caledonia and Caledonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caledonia High School: 1,438. Duncan Lake Middle School: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caledonia High School and Duncan Lake Middle School rank in Michigan?
Caledonia High School is 70th of 591 and Duncan Lake Middle School is 93rd of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).