Herrington School vs Pontiac High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herrington School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
Pontiac High School
Pontiac · Public high · Grades 9–12
992 students
| Measure | Herrington School Pontiac, Michigan | Pontiac High School Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1526 of 1,581 | #544 of 591 |
| National rank | #49600 of 50,301 | #16042 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 319 | 992 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 6% |
| city | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontiac High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.1 vs 9.4).
- •Herrington School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 6%).
- •Pontiac High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 85.9%).
- •Pontiac High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.3).
- •Pontiac High School is the larger school with 992 students compared with 319.
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 Herrington School better than Pontiac High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pontiac High School ranks higher (15.1 vs 9.4 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 Herrington School and Pontiac High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herrington School: 319. Pontiac High School: 992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herrington School and Pontiac High School rank in Michigan?
Herrington School is 1526th of 1,581 and Pontiac High School is 544th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).