Harper Creek High School vs Sonoma 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.
Harper Creek High School
Battle Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
Sonoma Elementary
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–4
351 students
| Measure | Harper Creek High School Battle Creek, Michigan | Sonoma Elementary Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 591 | #757 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9711 of 16,910 | #26627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 823 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Battle Creek | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 44.9).
- •Sonoma Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Harper Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Harper Creek High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 31.6%).
- •Sonoma Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.7).
- •Harper Creek High School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 351.
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 Harper Creek High School better than Sonoma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoma Elementary ranks higher (47.8 vs 44.9 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 Harper Creek High School and Sonoma Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Battle Creek and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Creek High School: 823. Sonoma Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Creek High School and Sonoma Elementary rank in Michigan?
Harper Creek High School is 318th of 591 and Sonoma Elementary is 757th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).