Joseph C Sterling Elementary School vs Wagar Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 390 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
Carleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
370 students
Wagar Junior High School
Carleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Joseph C Sterling Elementary School Carleton, Michigan | Wagar Junior High School Carleton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 1,581 | #193 of 485 |
| National rank | #25440 of 50,301 | #6687 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| city | Carleton | Carleton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wagar Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 49.6).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Wagar Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 46.6%).
- •Joseph C Sterling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.9).
- •Wagar Junior High School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 370.
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 Joseph C Sterling Elementary School better than Wagar Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wagar Junior High School ranks higher (54.4 vs 49.6 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 Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Wagar Junior High School?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Carleton and Carleton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School: 370. Wagar Junior High School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Wagar Junior High School rank in Michigan?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is 713th of 1,581 and Wagar Junior High School is 193rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).