Eastern High School vs Gier Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastern High School
Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
798 students
Gier Park School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students
| Measure | Eastern High School Lansing, Michigan | Gier Park School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #561 of 591 | #1356 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16493 of 16,910 | #46006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 798 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gier Park School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 11.4).
- •Gier Park School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Eastern High School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Eastern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 89.9%).
- •Gier Park School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.0).
- •Eastern High School is the larger school with 798 students compared with 316.
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 Eastern High School better than Gier Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Gier Park School ranks higher (18.1 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 Eastern High School and Gier Park School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastern High School: 798. Gier Park School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastern High School and Gier Park School rank in Michigan?
Eastern High School is 561st of 591 and Gier Park School is 1356th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).