Kincheloe Elementary School vs Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kincheloe Elementary School
Dowagiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
Union High School
Dowagiac · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students
| Measure | Kincheloe Elementary School Dowagiac, Michigan | Union High School Dowagiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1207 of 1,581 | #487 of 591 |
| National rank | #40717 of 50,301 | #14378 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 214 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Dowagiac | Dowagiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kincheloe Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 25.1).
- •Kincheloe Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Union High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Union High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 60.3%).
- •Kincheloe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.8).
- •Union High School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 214.
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 Kincheloe Elementary School better than Union High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kincheloe Elementary School ranks higher (26.5 vs 25.1 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 Kincheloe Elementary School and Union High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Dowagiac and Dowagiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kincheloe Elementary School: 214. Union High School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kincheloe Elementary School and Union High School rank in Michigan?
Kincheloe Elementary School is 1207th of 1,581 and Union High School is 487th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).