Kensington Woods Schools vs Scranton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Woods Schools
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 6–12
114 students
Scranton Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
850 students
| Measure | Kensington Woods Schools Lakeland, Michigan | Scranton Middle School Brighton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #262 of 591 | #42 of 485 |
| National rank | #8405 of 16,910 | #1981 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 114 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 61% |
| city | Lakeland | Brighton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scranton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 49.9).
- •Scranton Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 24.5%).
- •Scranton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 54.5%).
- •Scranton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 36%).
- •Kensington Woods Schools does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 20.2).
- •Scranton Middle School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 114.
- •Kensington Woods Schools is a charter school while Scranton Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kensington Woods Schools better than Scranton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Scranton Middle School ranks higher (77.1 vs 49.9 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 Kensington Woods Schools and Scranton Middle School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Brighton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington Woods Schools: 114. Scranton Middle School: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington Woods Schools and Scranton Middle School rank in Michigan?
Kensington Woods Schools is 262nd of 591 and Scranton Middle School is 42nd of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).