Cooley Elementary School vs Waterford Mott High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooley Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
Waterford Mott High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 9–12
963 students
| Measure | Cooley Elementary School Waterford, Michigan | Waterford Mott High School Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 1,581 | #452 of 591 |
| National rank | #20258 of 50,301 | #13399 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 377 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 19% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 29.8).
- •Cooley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 19%).
- •Cooley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Cooley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 53.6%).
- •Waterford Mott High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.0).
- •Waterford Mott High School is the larger school with 963 students compared with 377.
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 Cooley Elementary School better than Waterford Mott High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cooley Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 29.8 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 Cooley Elementary School and Waterford Mott High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooley Elementary School: 377. Waterford Mott High School: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooley Elementary School and Waterford Mott High School rank in Michigan?
Cooley Elementary School is 539th of 1,581 and Waterford Mott High School is 452nd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).