Clarkston High School vs Pine Knob Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkston High School
Clarkston · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,552 students
Pine Knob Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Clarkston High School Clarkston, Michigan | Pine Knob Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #89 of 591 | #285 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3775 of 16,910 | #11613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,552 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 1,552 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.9% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| city | Clarkston | Clarkston |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Knob Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 68.1).
- •Pine Knob Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Clarkston High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Clarkston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 28.1%).
- •Pine Knob Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.4).
- •Clarkston High School is the larger school with 1,552 students compared with 487.
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 Clarkston High School better than Pine Knob Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Knob Elementary School ranks higher (69.6 vs 68.1 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 Clarkston High School and Pine Knob Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Clarkston and Clarkston in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarkston High School: 1,552. Pine Knob Elementary School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarkston High School and Pine Knob Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Clarkston High School is 89th of 591 and Pine Knob Elementary School is 285th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).