Ithaca High School vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ithaca High School
Ithaca · Public high · Grades 7–12
442 students
South Elementary School
Ithaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
234 students
| Measure | Ithaca High School Ithaca, Michigan | South Elementary School Ithaca, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 591 | #503 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7878 of 16,910 | #19242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 442 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Ithaca | Ithaca |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 51.9).
- •Ithaca High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 48.7%).
- •South Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.2).
- •Ithaca High School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 234.
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 Ithaca High School better than South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 51.9 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 Ithaca High School and South Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ithaca and Ithaca in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ithaca High School: 442. South Elementary School: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ithaca High School and South Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ithaca High School is 240th of 591 and South Elementary School is 503rd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).