Central Elementary School vs Pine Knob Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
487 students
Pine Knob Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Flushing, Michigan | Pine Knob Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #786 of 1,581 | #285 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #27456 of 50,301 | #11613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 60% |
| city | Flushing | Clarkston |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Knob Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 46.6).
- •Pine Knob Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •Pine Knob Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Pine Knob Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 40.7%).
- •Pine Knob Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.5).
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 Central Elementary School better than Pine Knob Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Knob Elementary School ranks higher (69.6 vs 46.6 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 Central Elementary School and Pine Knob Elementary School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Clarkston in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 487. Pine Knob Elementary School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Pine Knob Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 786th of 1,581 and Pine Knob Elementary School is 285th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).