Ferry Elementary School vs South Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferry Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Woods · Public elementary · Grades K–4
357 students
South Lake Middle School
Saint Clair Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Ferry Elementary School Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan | South Lake Middle School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 1,581 | #414 of 485 |
| National rank | #9507 of 50,301 | #13149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 15% |
| city | Grosse Pointe Woods | Saint Clair Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 23.4).
- •Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 15%).
- •Ferry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •Ferry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 59.9%).
- •South Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.8).
- •Ferry Elementary School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 309.
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 Ferry Elementary School better than South Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ferry Elementary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 23.4 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 Ferry Elementary School and South Lake Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Grosse Pointe Woods and Saint Clair Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferry Elementary School: 357. South Lake Middle School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferry Elementary School and South Lake Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ferry Elementary School is 213th of 1,581 and South Lake Middle School is 414th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).