Gilkey Elementary School vs Plainwell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilkey Elementary School
Plainwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Plainwell High School
Plainwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
828 students
| Measure | Gilkey Elementary School Plainwell, Michigan | Plainwell High School Plainwell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,581 | #125 of 591 |
| National rank | #15592 of 50,301 | #4756 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Plainwell | Plainwell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.8 vs 64.1).
- •Gilkey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Plainwell High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Plainwell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 32.3%).
- •Gilkey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.2).
- •Plainwell High School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 439.
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 Gilkey Elementary School better than Plainwell High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gilkey Elementary School and Plainwell High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Plainwell and Plainwell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilkey Elementary School: 439. Plainwell High School: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilkey Elementary School and Plainwell High School rank in Michigan?
Gilkey Elementary School is 392nd of 1,581 and Plainwell High School is 125th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).