Lake Fenton Middle School vs Rankin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Fenton Middle School
Fenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
444 students
Rankin Elementary School
Swartz Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
237 students
| Measure | Lake Fenton Middle School Fenton, Michigan | Rankin Elementary School Swartz Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 485 | #573 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4661 of 15,369 | #21266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 444 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| city | Fenton | Swartz Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Fenton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 55.6).
- •Rankin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Rankin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Lake Fenton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 84.4%).
- •Rankin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.8).
- •Lake Fenton Middle School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 237.
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 Fenton Middle School better than Rankin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Fenton Middle School ranks higher (63.7 vs 55.6 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 Fenton Middle School and Rankin Elementary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Fenton and Swartz Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Fenton Middle School: 444. Rankin Elementary School: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Fenton Middle School and Rankin Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Lake Fenton Middle School is 124th of 485 and Rankin Elementary School is 573rd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).