Creative Montessori Academy vs Southgate Anderson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative Montessori Academy
Southgate · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
759 students
Southgate Anderson High School
Southgate · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students
| Measure | Creative Montessori Academy Southgate, Michigan | Southgate Anderson High School Southgate, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,581 | #445 of 591 |
| National rank | #38743 of 50,301 | #13059 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 759 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Southgate | Southgate |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southgate Anderson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 29.7).
- •Creative Montessori Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Southgate Anderson High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Southgate Anderson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 60.5%).
- •Creative Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.8).
- •Southgate Anderson High School is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 759.
- •Creative Montessori Academy is a charter school while Southgate Anderson High School is a public 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 Creative Montessori Academy better than Southgate Anderson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southgate Anderson High School ranks higher (31.3 vs 29.7 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 Creative Montessori Academy and Southgate Anderson High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Southgate and Southgate in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Montessori Academy: 759. Southgate Anderson High School: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Montessori Academy and Southgate Anderson High School rank in Michigan?
Creative Montessori Academy is 1149th of 1,581 and Southgate Anderson High School is 445th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).