East Lansing High School vs Eastern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lansing High School
East Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,231 students
Eastern High School
Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
798 students
| Measure | East Lansing High School East Lansing, Michigan | Eastern High School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 591 | #561 of 591 |
| National rank | #4536 of 16,910 | #16493 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,231 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 10% |
| city | East Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lansing High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 11.4).
- •East Lansing High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 10%).
- •East Lansing High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 24%).
- •East Lansing High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 86.6%).
- •Eastern High School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.0).
- •East Lansing High School is the larger school with 1,231 students compared with 798.
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 Lansing High School better than Eastern High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Lansing High School ranks higher (65.0 vs 11.4 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 Lansing High School and Eastern High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between East Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lansing High School: 1,231. Eastern High School: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lansing High School and Eastern High School rank in Michigan?
East Lansing High School is 113th of 591 and Eastern High School is 561st of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).