Ferry School vs Lake Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.7 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
Lake Hills Elementary School
Spring Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
273 students
| Measure | Ferry School Grand Haven, Michigan | Lake Hills Elementary School Spring Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,581 | #67 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #19273 of 50,301 | #4208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 232 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| city | Grand Haven | Spring Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 58.4).
- •Lake Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Lake Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Lake Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 59.5%).
- •Ferry School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.7).
- •Lake Hills Elementary School is the larger school with 273 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 Lake Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Hills Elementary School ranks higher (81.4 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 Lake Hills Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Grand Haven and Spring Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferry School: 232. Lake Hills Elementary School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferry School and Lake Hills Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ferry School is 507th of 1,581 and Lake Hills Elementary School is 67th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).