Clarke School vs Countryside Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarke School
Saint Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Countryside Academy Elementary
Benton Harbor · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Clarke School Saint Joseph, Michigan | Countryside Academy Elementary Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 1,581 | #1440 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9155 of 50,301 | #48057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 462 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 12% |
| city | Saint Joseph | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarke School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 14.1).
- •Clarke School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Clarke School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 22%).
- •Clarke School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 83.1%).
- •Countryside Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 22.0).
- •Clarke School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 384.
- •Clarke School is a public school while Countryside Academy Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Clarke School better than Countryside Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clarke School ranks higher (73.1 vs 14.1 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 Clarke School and Countryside Academy Elementary?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Saint Joseph and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarke School: 462. Countryside Academy Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarke School and Countryside Academy Elementary rank in Michigan?
Clarke School is 202nd of 1,581 and Countryside Academy Elementary is 1440th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).