Central Elementary School vs Harbor Springs High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Petoskey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
Harbor Springs High School
Harbor Spgs · Public high · Grades 9–12
260 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Petoskey, Michigan | Harbor Springs High School Harbor Spgs, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #268 of 1,581 | #16 of 591 |
| National rank | #10930 of 50,301 | #1239 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 234 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Petoskey | Harbor Spgs |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Springs High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 70.5).
- •Harbor Springs High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Harbor Springs High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Harbor Springs High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 26.5%).
- •Harbor Springs High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.6).
- •Harbor Springs High School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 234.
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 Harbor Springs High School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Springs High School ranks higher (80.2 vs 70.5 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 Harbor Springs High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Petoskey and Harbor Spgs in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 234. Harbor Springs High School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Harbor Springs High School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 268th of 1,581 and Harbor Springs High School is 16th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).