Eastern High School vs Glencairn School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 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
Glencairn School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students
| Measure | Eastern High School Lansing, Michigan | Glencairn School East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #561 of 591 | #88 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16493 of 16,910 | #5247 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 798 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 72% |
| city | Lansing | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glencairn School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 11.4).
- •Glencairn School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 10%).
- •Glencairn School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 24%).
- •Glencairn School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 86.6%).
- •Glencairn School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.0).
- •Eastern High School is the larger school with 798 students compared with 298.
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 Glencairn School?
On the Success Index (US), Glencairn School ranks higher (79.5 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 Glencairn School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lansing and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastern High School: 798. Glencairn School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastern High School and Glencairn School rank in Michigan?
Eastern High School is 561st of 591 and Glencairn School is 88th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).