Elk Rapids High School vs Watervliet Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 309 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Rapids High School
Elk Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
Watervliet Senior High School
Watervliet · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
| Measure | Elk Rapids High School Elk Rapids, Michigan | Watervliet Senior High School Watervliet, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 591 | #430 of 591 |
| National rank | #3017 of 16,910 | #12672 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 360 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| city | Elk Rapids | Watervliet |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Rapids High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 33.0).
- •Elk Rapids High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Elk Rapids High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Elk Rapids High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 63.1%).
- •Watervliet Senior High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.2).
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 Elk Rapids High School better than Watervliet Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Rapids High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 33.0 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 Elk Rapids High School and Watervliet Senior High School?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Elk Rapids and Watervliet in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Rapids High School: 360. Watervliet Senior High School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Rapids High School and Watervliet Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Elk Rapids High School is 64th of 591 and Watervliet Senior High School is 430th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).