Light of the World Academy vs Pathfinder School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Light of the World Academy
Pinckney · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
222 students
Pathfinder School
Pinckney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
473 students
| Measure | Light of the World Academy Pinckney, Michigan | Pathfinder School Pinckney, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 1,581 | #110 of 485 |
| National rank | #17935 of 50,301 | #4186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 222 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| city | Pinckney | Pinckney |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pathfinder School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 60.4).
- •Pathfinder School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Light of the World Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Pathfinder School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 30.6%).
- •Light of the World Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.9).
- •Pathfinder School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 222.
- •Light of the World Academy is a charter school while Pathfinder School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Light of the World Academy better than Pathfinder School?
On the Success Index (US), Pathfinder School ranks higher (66.0 vs 60.4 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 Light of the World Academy and Pathfinder School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Pinckney and Pinckney in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Light of the World Academy: 222. Pathfinder School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Light of the World Academy and Pathfinder School rank in Michigan?
Light of the World Academy is 459th of 1,581 and Pathfinder School is 110th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).