Central Elementary School vs Wayne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 366 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
Wayne Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Petoskey, Michigan | Wayne Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 1,581 | #1467 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10930 of 50,301 | #48663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 234 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 7.5% |
| city | Petoskey | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 12.6).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 91.9%).
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 Wayne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 12.6 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 Wayne Elementary School?
About 366 km in a straight line, between Petoskey and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 234. Wayne Elementary School: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Wayne Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 268th of 1,581 and Wayne Elementary School is 1467th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).