Lakewood Elementary School vs Walled Lake Northern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary School
White Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
Walled Lake Northern High School
Commerce Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary School White Lake, Michigan | Walled Lake Northern High School Commerce Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 1,581 | #107 of 591 |
| National rank | #13974 of 50,301 | #4414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 434 | 1,383 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 1,383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | White Lake | Commerce Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.2 vs 65.5).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 20.3%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 22.0).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 434.
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 Lakewood Elementary School better than Walled Lake 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 Lakewood Elementary 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?
Lakewood Elementary School: 434. Walled Lake Northern High School: 1,383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary School and Walled Lake Northern High School rank in Michigan?
Lakewood Elementary School is 355th of 1,581 and Walled Lake Northern High School is 107th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).