Lincoln School vs Shay Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln School
Petoskey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
237 students
Shay Elementary School
Harbor Spgs · Public elementary · Grades K–4
258 students
| Measure | Lincoln School Petoskey, Michigan | Shay Elementary School Harbor Spgs, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #362 of 1,581 | #52 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14341 of 50,301 | #3763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 237 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Petoskey | Harbor Spgs |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shay Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 65.7).
- •Shay Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 30.4%).
- •Shay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
- •Shay Elementary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 237.
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 Lincoln School better than Shay Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shay Elementary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 65.7 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 Lincoln School and Shay Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Petoskey and Harbor Spgs in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln School: 237. Shay Elementary School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln School and Shay Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Lincoln School is 362nd of 1,581 and Shay Elementary School is 52nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).