Career Connections Academy vs Wayland Union Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 562 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 Union Middle School
Wayland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
611 students
| Measure | Career Connections Academy Wayland, Michigan | Wayland Union Middle School Wayland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #142 of 485 |
| National rank | – | #5096 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 37 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 37 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 1.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| city | Wayland | Wayland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayland Union Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 30.5).
- •Wayland Union Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Wayland Union Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 24.5%).
- •Wayland Union Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 54.1%).
- •Career Connections Academy does better on students per teacher (1.4 vs 17.5).
- •Wayland Union Middle School is the larger school with 611 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 Union Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wayland Union Middle School ranks higher (61.8 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 Union Middle School?
About 562 m in a straight line, between Wayland and Wayland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career Connections Academy: 37. Wayland Union Middle School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career Connections Academy and Wayland Union Middle School rank in Michigan?
Career Connections Academy is unranked and Wayland Union Middle School is 142nd of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).