James R Geisler Middle School vs Walled Lake Western High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 611 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James R Geisler Middle School
Commerce Township · Public high · Grades 6–12
620 students
Walled Lake Western High School
Commerce Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
| Measure | James R Geisler Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan | Walled Lake Western High School Commerce Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 591 | #170 of 591 |
| National rank | #6384 of 16,910 | #6058 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 620 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| city | Commerce Township | Commerce Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walled Lake Western High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 57.7).
- •James R Geisler Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Walled Lake Western High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Walled Lake Western High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 40%).
- •Walled Lake Western High School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.2).
- •Walled Lake Western High School is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 620.
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 James R Geisler Middle School better than Walled Lake Western High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walled Lake Western High School ranks higher (59.1 vs 57.7 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 James R Geisler Middle School and Walled Lake Western High School?
About 611 m in a straight line, between Commerce Township and Commerce Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James R Geisler Middle School: 620. Walled Lake Western High School: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James R Geisler Middle School and Walled Lake Western High School rank in Michigan?
James R Geisler Middle School is 188th of 591 and Walled Lake Western High School is 170th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).