Cherryland Middle School vs Lakeland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 294 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherryland Middle School
Elk Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
277 students
Lakeland Elementary School
Elk Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
| Measure | Cherryland Middle School Elk Rapids, Michigan | Lakeland Elementary School Elk Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 485 | #352 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3757 of 15,369 | #13906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 277 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| city | Elk Rapids | Elk Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherryland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 66.3).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Cherryland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Cherryland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 29.8%).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.3).
- •Lakeland Elementary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 277.
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 Cherryland Middle School better than Lakeland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherryland Middle School ranks higher (68.1 vs 66.3 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 Cherryland Middle School and Lakeland Elementary School?
About 294 m in a straight line, between Elk Rapids and Elk Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherryland Middle School: 277. Lakeland Elementary School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherryland Middle School and Lakeland Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cherryland Middle School is 97th of 485 and Lakeland Elementary School is 352nd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).