Genesee High School vs Thelma Buffey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Genesee High School
Genesee · Public high · Grades 6–12
367 students
Thelma Buffey Elementary
Flint · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
43 students
| Measure | Genesee High School Genesee, Michigan | Thelma Buffey Elementary Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 591 | – |
| National rank | #14874 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 367 | 43 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 43 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Genesee | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thelma Buffey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 22.4).
- •Genesee High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 74.4%).
- •Thelma Buffey Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.6).
- •Genesee High School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 43.
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 Genesee High School better than Thelma Buffey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thelma Buffey Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 22.4 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 Genesee High School and Thelma Buffey Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Genesee and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Genesee High School: 367. Thelma Buffey Elementary: 43. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Genesee High School and Thelma Buffey Elementary rank in Michigan?
Genesee High School is 504th of 591 and Thelma Buffey Elementary is unranked among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).