Challenger Elementary School vs Howell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 429 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Elementary School
Howell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
Howell High School
Howell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,964 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary School Howell, Michigan | Howell High School Howell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,581 | #168 of 591 |
| National rank | #18828 of 50,301 | #6008 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 465 | 1,964 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 1,964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 38% |
| city | Howell | Howell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.0 vs 59.2).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Howell High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Howell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 29%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 21.3).
- •Howell High School is the larger school with 1,964 students compared with 465.
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 Challenger Elementary School better than Howell High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Challenger Elementary School and Howell High School?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Howell and Howell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary School: 465. Howell High School: 1,964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary School and Howell High School rank in Michigan?
Challenger Elementary School is 489th of 1,581 and Howell High School is 168th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).