Knapp Forest Elementary School vs Northern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Northern High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,088 students
| Measure | Knapp Forest Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Northern High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,581 | #10 of 591 |
| National rank | #4207 of 50,301 | #1179 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 520 | 1,088 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 1,088 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.4 vs 80.6).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Northern High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 76%).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.6% vs 17.6%).
- •Northern High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.9).
- •Northern High School is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 520.
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 Knapp Forest Elementary School better than Northern High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Knapp Forest Elementary School and Northern High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knapp Forest Elementary School: 520. Northern High School: 1,088. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knapp Forest Elementary School and Northern High School rank in Michigan?
Knapp Forest Elementary School is 66th of 1,581 and Northern High School is 10th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).