Gladstone Area High School vs James T Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Area High School
Gladstone · Public high · Grades 9–12
472 students
James T Jones Elementary School
Gladstone · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
355 students
| Measure | Gladstone Area High School Gladstone, Michigan | James T Jones Elementary School Gladstone, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 591 | #762 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9308 of 16,910 | #26813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 472 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James T Jones Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 46.5).
- •James T Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Gladstone Area High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Gladstone Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 31%).
- •James T Jones Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.5).
- •Gladstone Area High School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 355.
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 Gladstone Area High School better than James T Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James T Jones Elementary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 46.5 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 Gladstone Area High School and James T Jones Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Gladstone and Gladstone in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladstone Area High School: 472. James T Jones Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladstone Area High School and James T Jones Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Gladstone Area High School is 306th of 591 and James T Jones Elementary School is 762nd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).