KC Ling Elementary School vs Merrill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KC Ling Elementary School
Hemlock · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
365 students
Merrill Elementary School
Merrill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
| Measure | KC Ling Elementary School Hemlock, Michigan | Merrill Elementary School Merrill, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 1,581 | #988 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14270 of 50,301 | #33601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 365 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Hemlock | Merrill |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KC Ling Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 37.6).
- •KC Ling Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •KC Ling Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •KC Ling Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 59.2%).
- •Merrill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.4).
- •KC Ling Elementary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 196.
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 KC Ling Elementary School better than Merrill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), KC Ling Elementary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 37.6 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 KC Ling Elementary School and Merrill Elementary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Hemlock and Merrill in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KC Ling Elementary School: 365. Merrill Elementary School: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KC Ling Elementary School and Merrill Elementary School rank in Michigan?
KC Ling Elementary School is 360th of 1,581 and Merrill Elementary School is 988th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).