Ferry School vs Mary A White School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 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
Mary A White School
Grand Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
260 students
| Measure | Ferry School Grand Haven, Michigan | Mary A White School Grand Haven, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,581 | #242 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #19273 of 50,301 | #10269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 232 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Grand Haven | Grand Haven |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary A White School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 58.4).
- •Mary A White School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Mary A White School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Mary A White School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 59.5%).
- •Ferry School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.7).
- •Mary A White School is the larger school with 260 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 Mary A White School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary A White School ranks higher (71.5 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 Mary A White School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Haven and Grand Haven in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferry School: 232. Mary A White School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferry School and Mary A White School rank in Michigan?
Ferry School is 507th of 1,581 and Mary A White School is 242nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).