Cumberland School vs JW Sexton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
JW Sexton High School
Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
586 students
| Measure | Cumberland School Lansing, Michigan | JW Sexton High School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,581 | #579 of 591 |
| National rank | #39853 of 50,301 | #16653 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 308 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 5% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 9.4).
- •Cumberland School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 5%).
- •Cumberland School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 16%).
- •Cumberland School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 90.3%).
- •Cumberland School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.3).
- •JW Sexton High School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 308.
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 Cumberland School better than JW Sexton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland School ranks higher (27.9 vs 9.4 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 Cumberland School and JW Sexton High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland School: 308. JW Sexton High School: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland School and JW Sexton High School rank in Michigan?
Cumberland School is 1184th of 1,581 and JW Sexton High School is 579th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).