Central High School vs Willow Hill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Traverse City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,326 students
Willow Hill Elementary School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
| Measure | Central High School Traverse City, Michigan | Willow Hill Elementary School Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #104 of 591 | #115 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4348 of 16,910 | #6061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,326 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 1,326 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 70% |
| city | Traverse City | Traverse City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 65.7).
- •Willow Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 51%).
- •Willow Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Willow Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 20.3%).
- •Willow Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.7).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 429.
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 Willow Hill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Hill Elementary School ranks higher (78.2 vs 65.7 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 Willow Hill Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Traverse City and Traverse City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,326. Willow Hill Elementary School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Willow Hill Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central High School is 104th of 591 and Willow Hill Elementary School is 115th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).