Lake Center Elementary School vs Schoolcraft High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Center Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Schoolcraft High School
Schoolcraft · Public high · Grades 7–12
502 students
| Measure | Lake Center Elementary School Portage, Michigan | Schoolcraft High School Schoolcraft, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,581 | #85 of 591 |
| National rank | #7449 of 50,301 | #3713 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 494 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 52% |
| city | Portage | Schoolcraft |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Center Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 68.4).
- •Lake Center Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Schoolcraft High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Lake Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 22.3%).
- •Lake Center Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.3).
- •Schoolcraft High School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 494.
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 Lake Center Elementary School better than Schoolcraft High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Center Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 68.4 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 Lake Center Elementary School and Schoolcraft High School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Portage and Schoolcraft in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Center Elementary School: 494. Schoolcraft High School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Center Elementary School and Schoolcraft High School rank in Michigan?
Lake Center Elementary School is 156th of 1,581 and Schoolcraft High School is 85th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).