Discovery Elementary vs East Kentwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
674 students
East Kentwood High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,068 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | East Kentwood High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 1,581 | #410 of 591 |
| National rank | #17702 of 50,301 | #12132 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 674 | 2,068 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 2,068 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 35% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 35.3).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 35%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 46%).
- •East Kentwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 72%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.5).
- •East Kentwood High School is the larger school with 2,068 students compared with 674.
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 Discovery Elementary better than East Kentwood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (60.7 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 Discovery Elementary and East Kentwood High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 674. East Kentwood High School: 2,068. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and East Kentwood High School rank in Michigan?
Discovery Elementary is 451st of 1,581 and East Kentwood High School is 410th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).