Harwood Elementary School vs Susick Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwood Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
Susick Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | Harwood Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Susick Elementary School Troy, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #562 of 1,581 | #996 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #20886 of 50,301 | #33814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 498 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Troy |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 37.3).
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Susick Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 80.3%).
- •Susick Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
- •Harwood Elementary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 391.
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 Harwood Elementary School better than Susick Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harwood Elementary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 37.3 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 Harwood Elementary School and Susick Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Troy in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harwood Elementary School: 498. Susick Elementary School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harwood Elementary School and Susick Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Harwood Elementary School is 562nd of 1,581 and Susick Elementary School is 996th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).