Countryside Elementary School vs Cross Creek Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Elementary School
Byron Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
426 students
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Byron Center · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
809 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan | Cross Creek Charter Academy Byron Center, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,581 | #245 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3728 of 50,301 | #10369 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 426 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 68% |
| city | Byron Center | Byron Center |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 71.3).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 41.3%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.3).
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy is the larger school with 809 students compared with 426.
- •Countryside Elementary School is a public school while Cross Creek 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 Countryside Elementary School better than Cross Creek Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 71.3 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 Countryside Elementary School and Cross Creek Charter Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Byron Center in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary School: 426. Cross Creek Charter Academy: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary School and Cross Creek Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Countryside Elementary School is 48th of 1,581 and Cross Creek Charter Academy is 245th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).