Decatur Jr Sr High School vs New Lothrop High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Jr Sr High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 6–12
399 students
New Lothrop High School
New Lothrop · Public high · Grades 7–12
398 students
| Measure | Decatur Jr Sr High School Decatur, Michigan | New Lothrop High School New Lothrop, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 591 | #126 of 591 |
| National rank | #14137 of 16,910 | #4778 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 399 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 52% |
| city | Decatur | New Lothrop |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Lothrop High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 26.2).
- •New Lothrop High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •New Lothrop High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 40%).
- •New Lothrop High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 58.4%).
- •New Lothrop High School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.0).
- •Decatur Jr Sr High School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 398.
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 Decatur Jr Sr High School better than New Lothrop High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Lothrop High School ranks higher (64.0 vs 26.2 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 Decatur Jr Sr High School and New Lothrop High School?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Decatur and New Lothrop in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Jr Sr High School: 399. New Lothrop High School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Jr Sr High School and New Lothrop High School rank in Michigan?
Decatur Jr Sr High School is 476th of 591 and New Lothrop High School is 126th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).