Herrington School vs Walton Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 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
Walton Charter Academy
Pontiac · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
763 students
| Measure | Herrington School Pontiac, Michigan | Walton Charter Academy Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1526 of 1,581 | #1390 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49600 of 50,301 | #46794 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 319 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 25% |
| city | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walton Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 9.4).
- •Walton Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 13%).
- •Walton Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 16%).
- •Herrington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 91.7%).
- •Walton Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.3).
- •Walton Charter Academy is the larger school with 763 students compared with 319.
- •Herrington School is a public school while Walton Charter Academy is a charter 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 Herrington School better than Walton Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Walton Charter Academy ranks higher (16.7 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 Walton Charter Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herrington School: 319. Walton Charter Academy: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herrington School and Walton Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Herrington School is 1526th of 1,581 and Walton Charter Academy is 1390th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).