KC Ling Elementary School vs Merrill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.5 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 High School
Merrill · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students
| Measure | KC Ling Elementary School Hemlock, Michigan | Merrill High School Merrill, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 1,581 | #439 of 591 |
| National rank | #14270 of 50,301 | #12918 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 365 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 15% |
| city | Hemlock | Merrill |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KC Ling Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 31.9).
- •KC Ling Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 15%).
- •KC Ling Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •KC Ling Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 51.5%).
- •KC Ling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.3).
- •KC Ling Elementary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 165.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is KC Ling Elementary School better than Merrill High School?
On the Success Index (US), KC Ling Elementary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 31.9 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 High School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Hemlock and Merrill in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KC Ling Elementary School: 365. Merrill High School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KC Ling Elementary School and Merrill High School rank in Michigan?
KC Ling Elementary School is 360th of 1,581 and Merrill High School is 439th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).