Kent Hills Elementary vs Wellspring Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 533 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Hills Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Grand Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
267 students
| Measure | Kent Hills Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Wellspring Preparatory High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1555 of 1,581 | #441 of 591 |
| National rank | #49973 of 50,301 | #12969 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 7.5).
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 87.8%).
- •Wellspring Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 21.8).
- •Kent Hills Elementary is the larger school with 370 students compared with 267.
- •Kent Hills Elementary is a public school while Wellspring Preparatory High School is a charter 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 Kent Hills Elementary better than Wellspring Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks higher (31.7 vs 7.5 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 Kent Hills Elementary and Wellspring Preparatory High School?
About 533 m in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent Hills Elementary: 370. Wellspring Preparatory High School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent Hills Elementary and Wellspring Preparatory High School rank in Michigan?
Kent Hills Elementary is 1555th of 1,581 and Wellspring Preparatory High School is 441st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).