Cascades Elementary School vs Jackson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascades Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Jackson High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
989 students
| Measure | Cascades Elementary School Jackson, Michigan | Jackson High School Jackson, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,581 | #432 of 591 |
| National rank | #37399 of 50,301 | #12725 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 398 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 31.7).
- •Jackson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 91%).
- •Cascades Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.4).
- •Jackson High School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 398.
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 Cascades Elementary School better than Jackson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson High School ranks higher (32.7 vs 31.7 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 Cascades Elementary School and Jackson High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascades Elementary School: 398. Jackson High School: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascades Elementary School and Jackson High School rank in Michigan?
Cascades Elementary School is 1110th of 1,581 and Jackson High School is 432nd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).