Riverside Elementary School vs Waterford Kettering High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Waterford Kettering High School
Waterford · Public high · Grades 7–12
909 students
| Measure | Riverside Elementary School Waterford, Michigan | Waterford Kettering High School Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1020 of 1,581 | #407 of 591 |
| National rank | #34544 of 50,301 | #12058 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 291 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.2 vs 35.7).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Waterford Kettering High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Waterford Kettering High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 64.9%).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 22.7).
- •Waterford Kettering High School is the larger school with 909 students compared with 291.
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 Riverside Elementary School better than Waterford Kettering High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Riverside Elementary School and Waterford Kettering High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside Elementary School: 291. Waterford Kettering High School: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside Elementary School and Waterford Kettering High School rank in Michigan?
Riverside Elementary School is 1020th of 1,581 and Waterford Kettering High School is 407th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).