Centennial Middle School vs Livingston Classical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Middle School
South Lyon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
Livingston Classical Academy
Whitmore Lake · Charter other · Grades K–12
288 students
| Measure | Centennial Middle School South Lyon, Michigan | Livingston Classical Academy Whitmore Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #96 of 485 | – |
| National rank | #3678 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 898 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| city | South Lyon | Whitmore Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Livingston Classical Academy does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 23.6%).
- •Livingston Classical Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.1).
- •Centennial Middle School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 288.
- •Centennial Middle School is a public school while Livingston Classical Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Centennial Middle School better than Livingston Classical Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Centennial Middle School and Livingston Classical Academy?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between South Lyon and Whitmore Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Middle School: 898. Livingston Classical Academy: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Middle School and Livingston Classical Academy rank in Michigan?
Centennial Middle School is 96th of 485 and Livingston Classical Academy is unranked among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).