Grand Ledge High School vs Waverly Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Ledge High School
Grand Ledge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,704 students
Waverly Senior High School
Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
987 students
| Measure | Grand Ledge High School Grand Ledge, Michigan | Waverly Senior High School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 591 | #464 of 591 |
| National rank | #4650 of 16,910 | #13797 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,704 | 987 |
| Enrollment | 1,704 | 987 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 18% |
| city | Grand Ledge | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Ledge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 27.9).
- •Grand Ledge High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 18%).
- •Grand Ledge High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Grand Ledge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 50.3%).
- •Grand Ledge High School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 21.5).
- •Grand Ledge High School is the larger school with 1,704 students compared with 987.
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 Grand Ledge High School better than Waverly Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Ledge High School ranks higher (64.5 vs 27.9 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 Grand Ledge High School and Waverly Senior High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Grand Ledge and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Ledge High School: 1,704. Waverly Senior High School: 987. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Ledge High School and Waverly Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Grand Ledge High School is 120th of 591 and Waverly Senior High School is 464th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).