Kalamazoo Central High School vs Linden Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalamazoo Central High School
Kalamazoo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,613 students
Linden Grove Middle School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Kalamazoo Central High School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Linden Grove Middle School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 591 | #322 of 485 |
| National rank | #13189 of 16,910 | #10193 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,613 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 1,613 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 38% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linden Grove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 30.7).
- •Linden Grove Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 23%).
- •Kalamazoo Central High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Kalamazoo Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 62.7%).
- •Linden Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 23.4).
- •Kalamazoo Central High School is the larger school with 1,613 students compared with 727.
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 Kalamazoo Central High School better than Linden Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Linden Grove Middle School ranks higher (38.4 vs 30.7 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 Kalamazoo Central High School and Linden Grove Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalamazoo Central High School: 1,613. Linden Grove Middle School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalamazoo Central High School and Linden Grove Middle School rank in Michigan?
Kalamazoo Central High School is 448th of 591 and Linden Grove Middle School is 322nd of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).