East Grand Rapids High School vs Waterford Kettering High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 184 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Grand Rapids High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
908 students
Waterford Kettering High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 7–12
909 students
| Measure | East Grand Rapids High School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Waterford Kettering High School Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 591 | #407 of 591 |
| National rank | #1013 of 16,910 | #12058 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 908 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 908 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.5% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 24% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Grand Rapids High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 35.7).
- •East Grand Rapids High School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 24%).
- •East Grand Rapids High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 49%).
- •East Grand Rapids High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 43.7%).
- •East Grand Rapids High School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.7).
- •Waterford Kettering High School is the larger school with 909 students compared with 908.
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 East Grand Rapids High School better than Waterford Kettering High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Grand Rapids High School ranks higher (81.8 vs 35.7 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 East Grand Rapids High School and Waterford Kettering High School?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Grand Rapids High School: 908. Waterford Kettering High School: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Grand Rapids High School and Waterford Kettering High School rank in Michigan?
East Grand Rapids High School is 7th of 591 and Waterford Kettering High School is 407th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).