Countryside Elementary School vs Great Lakes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 42 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
Great Lakes Elementary School
Holland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan | Great Lakes Elementary School Holland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,581 | #804 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3728 of 50,301 | #27959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 426 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 35% |
| city | Byron Center | Holland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 45.9).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 35%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 53%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 75.1%).
- •Great Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 19.4).
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 Great Lakes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 45.9 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 Great Lakes Elementary School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Holland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary School: 426. Great Lakes Elementary School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary School and Great Lakes Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Countryside Elementary School is 48th of 1,581 and Great Lakes Elementary School is 804th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).