Scranton Middle School vs Whitmore Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scranton Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
850 students
Whitmore Lake Elementary School
Whitmore Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–6
401 students
| Measure | Scranton Middle School Brighton, Michigan | Whitmore Lake Elementary School Whitmore Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 485 | #631 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1981 of 15,369 | #22879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 850 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.6% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| city | Brighton | Whitmore Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scranton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 53.3).
- •Scranton Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Scranton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •Scranton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 38.9%).
- •Whitmore Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 20.2).
- •Scranton Middle School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 401.
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 Scranton Middle School better than Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Scranton Middle School ranks higher (77.1 vs 53.3 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 Scranton Middle School and Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Whitmore Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scranton Middle School: 850. Whitmore Lake Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scranton Middle School and Whitmore Lake Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Scranton Middle School is 42nd of 485 and Whitmore Lake Elementary School is 631st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).