Potter School vs Richfield Public School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Potter School
Flint · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
221 students
Richfield Public School Academy
Flint · Charter middle · Grades 3–8
418 students
| Measure | Potter School Flint, Michigan | Richfield Public School Academy Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1569 of 1,581 | #485 of 485 |
| National rank | #50142 of 50,301 | #15319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 221 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 36.8 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 5% |
| city | Flint | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (5.9 vs 4.8).
- •Potter School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Potter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 95.9%).
- •Richfield Public School Academy does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 36.8).
- •Richfield Public School Academy is the larger school with 418 students compared with 221.
- •Potter School is a public school while Richfield Public School Academy is a charter 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 Potter School better than Richfield Public School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Potter School ranks higher (5.9 vs 4.8 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 Potter School and Richfield Public School Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Flint and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Potter School: 221. Richfield Public School Academy: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Potter School and Richfield Public School Academy rank in Michigan?
Potter School is 1569th of 1,581 and Richfield Public School Academy is 485th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).