Parchment Central Elem School vs Parchment High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 337 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parchment Central Elem School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
289 students
Parchment High School
Kalamazoo · Public high · Grades 8–12
412 students
| Measure | Parchment Central Elem School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Parchment High School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 1,581 | #284 of 591 |
| National rank | #23929 of 50,301 | #8892 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 289 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parchment Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 48.1).
- •Parchment Central Elem School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Parchment High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Parchment High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 62.3%).
- •Parchment High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.1).
- •Parchment High School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 289.
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 Parchment Central Elem School better than Parchment High School?
On the Success Index (US), Parchment Central Elem School ranks higher (51.8 vs 48.1 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 Parchment Central Elem School and Parchment High School?
About 337 m in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parchment Central Elem School: 289. Parchment High School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parchment Central Elem School and Parchment High School rank in Michigan?
Parchment Central Elem School is 661st of 1,581 and Parchment High School is 284th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).