Light of the World Academy vs Pinckney Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 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
Pinckney Community High School
Pinckney · Public high · Grades 9–12
619 students
| Measure | Light of the World Academy Pinckney, Michigan | Pinckney Community High School Pinckney, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 1,581 | #133 of 591 |
| National rank | #17935 of 50,301 | #4911 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 222 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| city | Pinckney | Pinckney |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinckney Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 60.4).
- •Pinckney Community High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Pinckney Community High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Pinckney Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 30.6%).
- •Light of the World Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.8).
- •Pinckney Community High School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 222.
- •Light of the World Academy is a charter school while Pinckney Community High 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 Pinckney Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pinckney Community High School ranks higher (63.5 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 Pinckney Community High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pinckney and Pinckney in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Light of the World Academy: 222. Pinckney Community High School: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Light of the World Academy and Pinckney Community High School rank in Michigan?
Light of the World Academy is 459th of 1,581 and Pinckney Community High School is 133rd of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).