Countryside Elementary School vs East Kentwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.4 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
East Kentwood High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,068 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan | East Kentwood High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,581 | #410 of 591 |
| National rank | #3728 of 50,301 | #12132 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 426 | 2,068 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 2,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 35% |
| city | Byron Center | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 35.3).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 35%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 46%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 65.5%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.5).
- •East Kentwood High School is the larger school with 2,068 students compared with 426.
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 East Kentwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 35.3 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 East Kentwood High School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary School: 426. East Kentwood High School: 2,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary School and East Kentwood High School rank in Michigan?
Countryside Elementary School is 48th of 1,581 and East Kentwood High School is 410th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).