Hickory Woods Elementary School vs Walled Lake Western High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Woods Elementary School
Novi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Walled Lake Western High School
Commerce Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
| Measure | Hickory Woods Elementary School Novi, Michigan | Walled Lake Western High School Commerce Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 1,581 | #170 of 591 |
| National rank | #13292 of 50,301 | #6058 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 499 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 45% |
| city | Novi | Commerce Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 59.1).
- •Hickory Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Walled Lake Western High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Hickory Woods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 36.8%).
- •Hickory Woods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.8).
- •Walled Lake Western High School is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 499.
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 Hickory Woods Elementary School better than Walled Lake Western High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Woods Elementary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 59.1 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 Hickory Woods Elementary School and Walled Lake Western High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Novi and Commerce Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Woods Elementary School: 499. Walled Lake Western High School: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Woods Elementary School and Walled Lake Western High School rank in Michigan?
Hickory Woods Elementary School is 336th of 1,581 and Walled Lake Western High School is 170th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).