Kate Dowdall Elementary School vs Kearsley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
Flint · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Kearsley High School
Flint · Public high · Grades 9–12
836 students
| Measure | Kate Dowdall Elementary School Flint, Michigan | Kearsley High School Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #925 of 1,581 | #420 of 591 |
| National rank | #31738 of 50,301 | #12413 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 405 | 836 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 836 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| city | Flint | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate Dowdall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 34.1).
- •Kate Dowdall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Kearsley High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Kearsley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 81.7%).
- •Kate Dowdall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.6).
- •Kearsley High School is the larger school with 836 students compared with 405.
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 Kate Dowdall Elementary School better than Kearsley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kate Dowdall Elementary School ranks higher (40.3 vs 34.1 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 Kate Dowdall Elementary School and Kearsley High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Flint and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kate Dowdall Elementary School: 405. Kearsley High School: 836. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kate Dowdall Elementary School and Kearsley High School rank in Michigan?
Kate Dowdall Elementary School is 925th of 1,581 and Kearsley High School is 420th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).