Jackson Preparatory Early College vs Vandercook Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Jackson · Charter high · Grades 6–12
260 students
Vandercook Lake High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 7–12
258 students
| Measure | Jackson Preparatory Early College Jackson, Michigan | Vandercook Lake High School Jackson, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 591 | #502 of 591 |
| National rank | #9882 of 16,910 | #14808 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 260 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 22.8).
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 73.3%).
- •Vandercook Lake High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 20.0).
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College is the larger school with 260 students compared with 258.
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College is a charter school while Vandercook Lake High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Preparatory Early College better than Vandercook Lake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Preparatory Early College ranks higher (44.2 vs 22.8 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 Preparatory Early College and Vandercook Lake High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Preparatory Early College: 260. Vandercook Lake High School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Preparatory Early College and Vandercook Lake High School rank in Michigan?
Jackson Preparatory Early College is 328th of 591 and Vandercook Lake High School is 502nd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).