Kensington Woods Schools vs Whitmore Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 9.2 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
Whitmore Lake High School
Whitmore Lake · Public high · Grades 7–12
271 students
| Measure | Kensington Woods Schools Lakeland, Michigan | Whitmore Lake High School Whitmore Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 591 | #171 of 591 |
| National rank | #8405 of 16,910 | #6081 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 114 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| city | Lakeland | Whitmore Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitmore Lake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 49.9).
- •Whitmore Lake High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Whitmore Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Whitmore Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 36%).
- •Kensington Woods Schools does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.9).
- •Whitmore Lake High School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 114.
- •Kensington Woods Schools is a charter school while Whitmore Lake High 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 Whitmore Lake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitmore Lake High School ranks higher (59.0 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 Whitmore Lake High School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Whitmore Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington Woods Schools: 114. Whitmore Lake High School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington Woods Schools and Whitmore Lake High School rank in Michigan?
Kensington Woods Schools is 262nd of 591 and Whitmore Lake High School is 171st of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).