Career Connections Academy vs RJ Steeby School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 522 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Career Connections Academy
Wayland · Public high · Grades 9–12
37 students
RJ Steeby School
Wayland · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
256 students
| Measure | Career Connections Academy Wayland, Michigan | RJ Steeby School Wayland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #456 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #17818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 37 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 37 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 1.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 61% |
| city | Wayland | Wayland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •RJ Steeby School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 30.5).
- •RJ Steeby School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 24.5%).
- •RJ Steeby School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 24.5%).
- •RJ Steeby School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 54.1%).
- •Career Connections Academy does better on students per teacher (1.4 vs 18.3).
- •RJ Steeby School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 37.
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 Career Connections Academy better than RJ Steeby School?
On the Success Index (US), RJ Steeby School ranks higher (60.6 vs 30.5 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 Career Connections Academy and RJ Steeby School?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Wayland and Wayland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Connections Academy: 37. RJ Steeby School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Connections Academy and RJ Steeby School rank in Michigan?
Career Connections Academy is unranked and RJ Steeby School is 456th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).