Haviland Elementary School vs Houghton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haviland Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Houghton Elementary School
White Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | Haviland Elementary School Waterford, Michigan | Houghton Elementary School White Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #781 of 1,581 | #716 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #27219 of 50,301 | #25507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 308 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Waterford | White Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 46.9).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Haviland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 58.3%).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.7).
- •Haviland Elementary School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 278.
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 Haviland Elementary School better than Houghton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Houghton Elementary School ranks higher (49.5 vs 46.9 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 Haviland Elementary School and Houghton Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Waterford and White Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haviland Elementary School: 308. Houghton Elementary School: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haviland Elementary School and Houghton Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Haviland Elementary School is 781st of 1,581 and Houghton Elementary School is 716th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).