Jackson High School vs John R Lewis Elementary
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.
Jackson High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
989 students
John R Lewis Elementary
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
140 students
| Measure | Jackson High School Jackson, Michigan | John R Lewis Elementary Jackson, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 591 | #1182 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12725 of 16,910 | #39811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 989 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 28.0).
- •Jackson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 95%).
- •John R Lewis Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.4).
- •Jackson High School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 140.
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 Jackson High School better than John R Lewis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson High School ranks higher (32.7 vs 28.0 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 Jackson High School and John R Lewis Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson High School: 989. John R Lewis Elementary: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson High School and John R Lewis Elementary rank in Michigan?
Jackson High School is 432nd of 591 and John R Lewis Elementary is 1182nd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).