Dakota High School vs Shawnee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota High School
Macomb · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,476 students
Shawnee Elementary School
Macomb · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
| Measure | Dakota High School Macomb, Michigan | Shawnee Elementary School Macomb, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 591 | #240 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4742 of 16,910 | #10216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,476 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 2,476 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 68% |
| city | Macomb | Macomb |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawnee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 64.1).
- •Shawnee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Dakota High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Shawnee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 21%).
- •Shawnee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.7).
- •Dakota High School is the larger school with 2,476 students compared with 662.
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 Dakota High School better than Shawnee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shawnee Elementary School ranks higher (71.6 vs 64.1 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 Dakota High School and Shawnee Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Macomb and Macomb in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota High School: 2,476. Shawnee Elementary School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota High School and Shawnee Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dakota High School is 124th of 591 and Shawnee Elementary School is 240th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).