Durand Area High School vs Innovation Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 137 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durand Area High School
Durand · Public high · Grades 9–12
385 students
Innovation Central High
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
386 students
| Measure | Durand Area High School Durand, Michigan | Innovation Central High Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 591 | #533 of 591 |
| National rank | #9135 of 16,910 | #15818 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 385 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 7.5% |
| city | Durand | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durand Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 16.7).
- •Durand Area High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 7.5%).
- •Durand Area High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 22%).
- •Durand Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 83.2%).
- •Innovation Central High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.5).
- •Innovation Central High is the larger school with 386 students compared with 385.
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 Durand Area High School better than Innovation Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Durand Area High School ranks higher (47.2 vs 16.7 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 Durand Area High School and Innovation Central High?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Durand and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durand Area High School: 385. Innovation Central High: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durand Area High School and Innovation Central High rank in Michigan?
Durand Area High School is 296th of 591 and Innovation Central High is 533rd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).