Ferry School vs Griffin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferry School
Grand Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
232 students
Griffin Elementary School
Grand Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
308 students
| Measure | Ferry School Grand Haven, Michigan | Griffin Elementary School Grand Haven, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,581 | #183 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #19273 of 50,301 | #8323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 232 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Grand Haven | Grand Haven |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Griffin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 58.4).
- •Griffin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Griffin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Griffin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 59.5%).
- •Ferry School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.0).
- •Griffin Elementary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 232.
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 School better than Griffin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Griffin Elementary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 58.4 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 School and Griffin Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Haven and Grand Haven in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferry School: 232. Griffin Elementary School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferry School and Griffin Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ferry School is 507th of 1,581 and Griffin Elementary School is 183rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).