East Kentwood High School vs Explorer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Kentwood High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,068 students
Explorer Elementary
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
556 students
| Measure | East Kentwood High School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Explorer Elementary Caledonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 591 | #500 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12132 of 16,910 | #19112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,068 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 55% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Caledonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explorer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 35.3).
- •Explorer Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Explorer Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Explorer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 65.5%).
- •Explorer Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.5).
- •East Kentwood High School is the larger school with 2,068 students compared with 556.
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 Kentwood High School better than Explorer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Explorer Elementary ranks higher (58.6 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 East Kentwood High School and Explorer Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Caledonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Kentwood High School: 2,068. Explorer Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Kentwood High School and Explorer Elementary rank in Michigan?
East Kentwood High School is 410th of 591 and Explorer Elementary is 500th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).