Career Connections Academy vs Wayland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 24 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
Wayland High School
Wayland · Public high · Grades 9–12
800 students
| Measure | Career Connections Academy Wayland, Michigan | Wayland High School Wayland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #154 of 591 |
| National rank | – | #5520 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 37 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 37 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 1.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 42% |
| city | Wayland | Wayland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 30.5).
- •Wayland High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Wayland High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 24.5%).
- •Wayland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 54.1%).
- •Career Connections Academy does better on students per teacher (1.4 vs 19.0).
- •Wayland High School is the larger school with 800 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 Wayland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wayland High School ranks higher (61.2 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 Wayland High School?
About 24 m in a straight line, between Wayland and Wayland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Connections Academy: 37. Wayland High School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Connections Academy and Wayland High School rank in Michigan?
Career Connections Academy is unranked and Wayland High School is 154th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).