Centennial Middle School vs Sayre Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 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
Sayre Elementary School
South Lyon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Centennial Middle School South Lyon, Michigan | Sayre Elementary School South Lyon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 485 | #545 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3678 of 15,369 | #20358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 898 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| city | South Lyon | South Lyon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 56.9).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Centennial Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Sayre Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 17.9%).
- •Sayre Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.1).
- •Centennial Middle School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 450.
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 Sayre Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Middle School ranks higher (68.4 vs 56.9 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 Centennial Middle School and Sayre Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between South Lyon and South Lyon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Middle School: 898. Sayre Elementary School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Middle School and Sayre Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Centennial Middle School is 96th of 485 and Sayre Elementary School is 545th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).