Central High School vs Central Woodlands 56 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students
Central Woodlands 56 School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 5–6
462 students
| Measure | Central High School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Central Woodlands 56 School Ada, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 591 | #37 of 485 |
| National rank | #1388 of 16,910 | #1905 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 999 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 999 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Ada |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 77.5).
- •Central High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 70%).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 13.7%).
- •Central High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.5).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 462.
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 High School better than Central Woodlands 56 School?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School ranks higher (79.2 vs 77.5 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 High School and Central Woodlands 56 School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Ada in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 999. Central Woodlands 56 School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Central Woodlands 56 School rank in Michigan?
Central High School is 21st of 591 and Central Woodlands 56 School is 37th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).