Kennedy Middle School vs Lake Shore High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 885 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Middle School
Saint Clair Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Lake Shore High School
Saint Clair Shores · Public high · Grades 9–12
914 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | Lake Shore High School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 485 | #241 of 591 |
| National rank | #8019 of 15,369 | #7879 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 710 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Saint Clair Shores | Saint Clair Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Shore High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 48.3).
- •Lake Shore High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Lake Shore High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Lake Shore High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 42.7%).
- •Lake Shore High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.2).
- •Lake Shore High School is the larger school with 914 students compared with 710.
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 Kennedy Middle School better than Lake Shore High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Shore High School ranks higher (51.9 vs 48.3 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 Kennedy Middle School and Lake Shore High School?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Saint Clair Shores and Saint Clair Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle School: 710. Lake Shore High School: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle School and Lake Shore High School rank in Michigan?
Kennedy Middle School is 231st of 485 and Lake Shore High School is 241st of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).