Lakeland High School vs Walled Lake Northern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeland High School
White Lake · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,012 students
Walled Lake Northern High School
Commerce Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
| Measure | Lakeland High School White Lake, Michigan | Walled Lake Northern High School Commerce Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 591 | #107 of 591 |
| National rank | #5904 of 16,910 | #4414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,012 | 1,383 |
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 1,383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | White Lake | Commerce Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walled Lake Northern High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 59.6).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 25.8%).
- •Lakeland High School does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.0).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 1,012.
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 Lakeland High School better than Walled Lake Northern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walled Lake Northern High School ranks higher (65.5 vs 59.6 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 Lakeland High School and Walled Lake Northern High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between White Lake and Commerce Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeland High School: 1,012. Walled Lake Northern High School: 1,383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland High School and Walled Lake Northern High School rank in Michigan?
Lakeland High School is 164th of 591 and Walled Lake Northern High School is 107th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).