Comstock High School vs Parchment High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Comstock High School
Kalamazoo · Public high · Grades 9–12
358 students
Parchment High School
Kalamazoo · Public high · Grades 8–12
412 students
| Measure | Comstock High School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Parchment High School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #444 of 591 | #284 of 591 |
| National rank | #13040 of 16,910 | #8892 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 358 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parchment High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 31.3).
- •Parchment High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Parchment High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Comstock High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 56.3%).
- •Comstock High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.2).
- •Parchment High School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 358.
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 Comstock High School better than Parchment High School?
On the Success Index (US), Parchment High School ranks higher (48.1 vs 31.3 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 Comstock High School and Parchment High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comstock High School: 358. Parchment High School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comstock High School and Parchment High School rank in Michigan?
Comstock High School is 444th of 591 and Parchment High School is 284th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).