Central Elementary School vs Schoolcraft High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
Schoolcraft High School
Schoolcraft · Public high · Grades 7–12
502 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Portage, Michigan | Schoolcraft High School Schoolcraft, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #491 of 1,581 | #85 of 591 |
| National rank | #18901 of 50,301 | #3713 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 439 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| city | Portage | Schoolcraft |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schoolcraft High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 58.9).
- •Schoolcraft High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Schoolcraft High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Schoolcraft High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 31.4%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.3).
- •Schoolcraft High School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 439.
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 Schoolcraft High School?
On the Success Index (US), Schoolcraft High School ranks higher (68.4 vs 58.9 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 Schoolcraft High School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Portage and Schoolcraft in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 439. Schoolcraft High School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Schoolcraft High School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 491st of 1,581 and Schoolcraft High School is 85th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).