JW Sexton High School vs Waverly Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 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
Waverly Senior High School
Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
987 students
| Measure | JW Sexton High School Lansing, Michigan | Waverly Senior High School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #579 of 591 | #464 of 591 |
| National rank | #16653 of 16,910 | #13797 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 586 | 987 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 987 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 18% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waverly Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 9.4).
- •Waverly Senior High School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 5%).
- •Waverly Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 16%).
- •Waverly Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 90.3%).
- •JW Sexton High School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.5).
- •Waverly Senior High School is the larger school with 987 students compared with 586.
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 Waverly Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waverly Senior High School ranks higher (27.9 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 Waverly Senior High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JW Sexton High School: 586. Waverly Senior High School: 987. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JW Sexton High School and Waverly Senior High School rank in Michigan?
JW Sexton High School is 579th of 591 and Waverly Senior High School is 464th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).