Flat Rock Community High School vs Fred W Ritter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flat Rock Community High School
Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
501 students
Fred W Ritter Elementary School
South Rockwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
265 students
| Measure | Flat Rock Community High School Flat Rock, Michigan | Fred W Ritter Elementary School South Rockwood, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 591 | #794 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8184 of 16,910 | #27688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 501 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Flat Rock | South Rockwood |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flat Rock Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 46.3).
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Flat Rock Community High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Flat Rock Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 69.4%).
- •Fred W Ritter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.3).
- •Flat Rock Community High School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 265.
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 Flat Rock Community High School better than Fred W Ritter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Flat Rock Community High School ranks higher (50.8 vs 46.3 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 Flat Rock Community High School and Fred W Ritter Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Flat Rock and South Rockwood in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flat Rock Community High School: 501. Fred W Ritter Elementary School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flat Rock Community High School and Fred W Ritter Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Flat Rock Community High School is 254th of 591 and Fred W Ritter Elementary School is 794th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).