Clayton H Symons Elementary School vs South Arbor Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton H Symons Elementary School
Milan · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
356 students
South Arbor Charter Academy
Ypsilanti · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
800 students
| Measure | Clayton H Symons Elementary School Milan, Michigan | South Arbor Charter Academy Ypsilanti, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #587 of 1,581 | #180 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #21708 of 50,301 | #8217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 356 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Milan | Ypsilanti |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Arbor Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 54.9).
- •South Arbor Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •South Arbor Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 46%).
- •South Arbor Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 41.9%).
- •Clayton H Symons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 20.0).
- •South Arbor Charter Academy is the larger school with 800 students compared with 356.
- •Clayton H Symons Elementary School is a public school while South Arbor Charter Academy 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 Clayton H Symons Elementary School better than South Arbor Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), South Arbor Charter Academy ranks higher (74.6 vs 54.9 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 Clayton H Symons Elementary School and South Arbor Charter Academy?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Milan and Ypsilanti in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton H Symons Elementary School: 356. South Arbor Charter Academy: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton H Symons Elementary School and South Arbor Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Clayton H Symons Elementary School is 587th of 1,581 and South Arbor Charter Academy is 180th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).