Grand River Preparatory High School vs Southwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Grand Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
635 students
Southwood Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
| Measure | Grand River Preparatory High School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Southwood Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 591 | #1024 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13819 of 16,910 | #34606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 635 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 27.7).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Grand River Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 81.1%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.7).
- •Grand River Preparatory High School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 302.
- •Grand River Preparatory High School is a charter school while Southwood Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 River Preparatory High School better than Southwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Elementary ranks higher (36.1 vs 27.7 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 River Preparatory High School and Southwood Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand River Preparatory High School: 635. Southwood Elementary: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand River Preparatory High School and Southwood Elementary rank in Michigan?
Grand River Preparatory High School is 465th of 591 and Southwood Elementary is 1024th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).