Elmwood Elementary School vs South Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Elementary School
Saint Clair Shores · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
305 students
South Lake High School
ST Clr Shores · Public high · Grades 9–12
426 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elementary School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | South Lake High School ST Clr Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #837 of 1,581 | #424 of 591 |
| National rank | #28987 of 50,301 | #12589 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Saint Clair Shores | ST Clr Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 33.3).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •South Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 56.3%).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.8).
- •South Lake High School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 305.
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 Elmwood Elementary School better than South Lake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Elementary School ranks higher (44.4 vs 33.3 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 Elmwood Elementary School and South Lake High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Saint Clair Shores and ST Clr Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elementary School: 305. South Lake High School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elementary School and South Lake High School rank in Michigan?
Elmwood Elementary School is 837th of 1,581 and South Lake High School is 424th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).