JW Sexton High School vs MidMichigan Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 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
MidMichigan Leadership Academy
Lansing · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
316 students
| Measure | JW Sexton High School Lansing, Michigan | MidMichigan Leadership Academy Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #579 of 591 | #1421 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16653 of 16,910 | #47497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 586 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MidMichigan Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 9.4).
- •MidMichigan Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •MidMichigan Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •JW Sexton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 99.7%).
- •MidMichigan Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.3).
- •JW Sexton High School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 316.
- •JW Sexton High School is a public school while MidMichigan Leadership Academy is a charter 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 JW Sexton High School better than MidMichigan Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), MidMichigan Leadership Academy ranks higher (15.3 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 MidMichigan Leadership Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JW Sexton High School: 586. MidMichigan Leadership Academy: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JW Sexton High School and MidMichigan Leadership Academy rank in Michigan?
JW Sexton High School is 579th of 591 and MidMichigan Leadership Academy is 1421st of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).