Deerfield Elementary School vs South Lyon East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elementary School
Novi · Public elementary · Grades K–4
459 students
South Lyon East High School
South Lyon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,174 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary School Novi, Michigan | South Lyon East High School South Lyon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 1,581 | #53 of 591 |
| National rank | #3731 of 50,301 | #2605 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 459 | 1,174 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 1,174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.2% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 59% |
| city | Novi | South Lyon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 72.9).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •South Lyon East High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.2% vs 16.5%).
- •Deerfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.9).
- •South Lyon East High School is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 459.
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 Deerfield Elementary School better than South Lyon East High School?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield Elementary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 72.9 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 Deerfield Elementary School and South Lyon East High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Novi and South Lyon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary School: 459. South Lyon East High School: 1,174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary School and South Lyon East High School rank in Michigan?
Deerfield Elementary School is 49th of 1,581 and South Lyon East High School is 53rd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).