Colon High School vs Whitmore Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colon High School
Colon · Public high · Grades 6–12
271 students
Whitmore Lake High School
Whitmore Lake · Public high · Grades 7–12
271 students
| Measure | Colon High School Colon, Michigan | Whitmore Lake High School Whitmore Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 591 | #171 of 591 |
| National rank | #12651 of 16,910 | #6081 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 271 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| city | Colon | Whitmore Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitmore Lake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 33.0).
- •Whitmore Lake High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Whitmore Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Whitmore Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 45.4%).
- •Whitmore Lake High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.9).
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 Colon High School better than Whitmore Lake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitmore Lake High School ranks higher (59.0 vs 33.0 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 Colon High School and Whitmore Lake High School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Colon and Whitmore Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colon High School: 271. Whitmore Lake High School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colon High School and Whitmore Lake High School rank in Michigan?
Colon High School is 428th of 591 and Whitmore Lake High School is 171st of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).