Central Elementary School vs Petoskey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 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
Petoskey High School
Petoskey · Public high · Grades 9–12
862 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Petoskey, Michigan | Petoskey High School Petoskey, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #268 of 1,581 | #84 of 591 |
| National rank | #10930 of 50,301 | #3659 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 234 | 862 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| city | Petoskey | Petoskey |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 68.6).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Petoskey High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Petoskey High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 26.5%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.6).
- •Petoskey High School is the larger school with 862 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 Petoskey High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 68.6 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 Petoskey High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Petoskey and Petoskey in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 234. Petoskey High School: 862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Petoskey High School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 268th of 1,581 and Petoskey High School is 84th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).