Cross Creek Charter Academy vs East Kentwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Byron Center · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
809 students
East Kentwood High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,068 students
| Measure | Cross Creek Charter Academy Byron Center, Michigan | East Kentwood High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 1,581 | #410 of 591 |
| National rank | #10369 of 50,301 | #12132 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 809 | 2,068 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 2,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 35% |
| city | Byron Center | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 35.3).
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (68% vs 35%).
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 65.5%).
- •East Kentwood High School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.3).
- •East Kentwood High School is the larger school with 2,068 students compared with 809.
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy is a charter school while East Kentwood 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 Cross Creek Charter Academy better than East Kentwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cross Creek Charter Academy ranks higher (71.3 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 Cross Creek Charter Academy and East Kentwood High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross Creek Charter Academy: 809. East Kentwood High School: 2,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross Creek Charter Academy and East Kentwood High School rank in Michigan?
Cross Creek Charter Academy is 245th of 1,581 and East Kentwood High School is 410th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).