South Lyon East High School vs Thornton Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Lyon East High School
South Lyon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,174 students
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Novi · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
| Measure | South Lyon East High School South Lyon, Michigan | Thornton Creek Elementary School Novi, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #53 of 591 | #72 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2605 of 16,910 | #4517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,174 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| city | South Lyon | Novi |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thornton Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 72.9).
- •Thornton Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •South Lyon East High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Thornton Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 16.5%).
- •Thornton Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.9).
- •South Lyon East High School is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 531.
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 South Lyon East High School better than Thornton Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks higher (80.9 vs 72.9 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 South Lyon East High School and Thornton Creek Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between South Lyon and Novi in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Lyon East High School: 1,174. Thornton Creek Elementary School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Lyon East High School and Thornton Creek Elementary School rank in Michigan?
South Lyon East High School is 53rd of 591 and Thornton Creek Elementary School is 72nd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).