Houghton Elementary School vs South Range Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghton Elementary School
Houghton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
618 students
South Range Elementary School
South Range · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
204 students
| Measure | Houghton Elementary School Houghton, Michigan | South Range Elementary School South Range, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 1,581 | #617 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7595 of 50,301 | #22455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 618 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 47% |
| city | Houghton | South Range |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 53.9).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 42.6%).
- •South Range Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.2).
- •Houghton Elementary School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 204.
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 Houghton Elementary School better than South Range Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Houghton Elementary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 53.9 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 Houghton Elementary School and South Range Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Houghton and South Range in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghton Elementary School: 618. South Range Elementary School: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghton Elementary School and South Range Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Houghton Elementary School is 160th of 1,581 and South Range Elementary School is 617th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).