Centennial Middle School vs William A Pearson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.6 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
William A Pearson Elementary
South Lyon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
| Measure | Centennial Middle School South Lyon, Michigan | William A Pearson Elementary South Lyon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 485 | #328 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3678 of 15,369 | #12980 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 898 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| city | South Lyon | South Lyon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.4 vs 67.7).
- •William A Pearson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •William A Pearson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 17.9%).
- •William A Pearson Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.1).
- •Centennial Middle School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 576.
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 William A Pearson Elementary?
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 William A Pearson Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between South Lyon and South Lyon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Middle School: 898. William A Pearson Elementary: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Middle School and William A Pearson Elementary rank in Michigan?
Centennial Middle School is 96th of 485 and William A Pearson Elementary is 328th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).