Clarkston Junior High School vs Pine Knob Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkston Junior High School
Clarkston · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,007 students
Pine Knob Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Clarkston Junior High School Clarkston, Michigan | Pine Knob Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 591 | #285 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3203 of 16,910 | #11613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,007 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| city | Clarkston | Clarkston |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.4 vs 69.6).
- •Pine Knob Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Clarkston Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Clarkston Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 28.1%).
- •Pine Knob Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.0).
- •Clarkston Junior High School is the larger school with 1,007 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 Junior High School better than Pine Knob Elementary 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 Clarkston Junior High School and Pine Knob Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Clarkston and Clarkston in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarkston Junior High School: 1,007. Pine Knob Elementary School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarkston Junior High School and Pine Knob Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Clarkston Junior High School is 73rd of 591 and Pine Knob Elementary School is 285th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).