JW Sexton High School vs Lewton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JW Sexton High School
Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
586 students
Lewton School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
272 students
| Measure | JW Sexton High School Lansing, Michigan | Lewton School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #579 of 591 | #1259 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16653 of 16,910 | #42503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 586 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 70.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 9.4).
- •Lewton School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Lewton School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Lewton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 90.3%).
- •Lewton School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.3).
- •JW Sexton High School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 272.
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 JW Sexton High School better than Lewton School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewton School ranks higher (23.7 vs 9.4 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 JW Sexton High School and Lewton School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JW Sexton High School: 586. Lewton School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JW Sexton High School and Lewton School rank in Michigan?
JW Sexton High School is 579th of 591 and Lewton School is 1259th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).