Chelsea High School vs Pennfield Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 93 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea High School
Chelsea · Public high · Grades 9–12
750 students
Pennfield Senior High School
Battle Creek · Public high · Grades 8–12
748 students
| Measure | Chelsea High School Chelsea, Michigan | Pennfield Senior High School Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 591 | #353 of 591 |
| National rank | #1750 of 16,910 | #10503 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 750 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.9% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Chelsea | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chelsea High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 41.9).
- •Chelsea High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Chelsea High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Chelsea High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 50.7%).
- •Chelsea High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 22.7).
- •Chelsea High School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 748.
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 Chelsea High School better than Pennfield Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chelsea High School ranks higher (76.9 vs 41.9 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 Chelsea High School and Pennfield Senior High School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chelsea High School: 750. Pennfield Senior High School: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chelsea High School and Pennfield Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Chelsea High School is 33rd of 591 and Pennfield Senior High School is 353rd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).