Houghton Elementary School vs Riverside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghton Elementary School
White Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Riverside Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | Houghton Elementary School White Lake, Michigan | Riverside Elementary School Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #716 of 1,581 | #1020 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #25507 of 50,301 | #34544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 278 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | White Lake | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 36.2).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 64.9%).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.3).
- •Riverside Elementary School is the larger school with 291 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 Houghton Elementary School better than Riverside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Houghton Elementary School ranks higher (49.5 vs 36.2 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 Riverside Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between White Lake and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghton Elementary School: 278. Riverside Elementary School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghton Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Houghton Elementary School is 716th of 1,581 and Riverside Elementary School is 1020th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).