Lake Orion Community High School vs Waldon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Orion Community High School
Lake Orion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,035 students
Waldon Middle School
Lake Orion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Lake Orion Community High School Lake Orion, Michigan | Waldon Middle School Lake Orion, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #72 of 591 | #11 of 485 |
| National rank | #3158 of 16,910 | #1011 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,035 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 2,035 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 65% |
| city | Lake Orion | Lake Orion |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waldon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 70.6).
- •Waldon Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Waldon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Lake Orion Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 26.5%).
- •Waldon Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.8).
- •Lake Orion Community High School is the larger school with 2,035 students compared with 514.
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 Orion Community High School better than Waldon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Waldon Middle School ranks higher (83.2 vs 70.6 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 Orion Community High School and Waldon Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Orion and Lake Orion in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Orion Community High School: 2,035. Waldon Middle School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Orion Community High School and Waldon Middle School rank in Michigan?
Lake Orion Community High School is 72nd of 591 and Waldon Middle School is 11th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).