Walled Lake Central High School vs Walled Lake Northern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Walled Lake Central High School
Commerce Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,182 students
Walled Lake Northern High School
Commerce Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
| Measure | Walled Lake Central High School Commerce Township, Michigan | Walled Lake Northern High School Commerce Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 591 | #107 of 591 |
| National rank | #6159 of 16,910 | #4414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,182 | 1,383 |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 1,383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | Commerce Township | Commerce Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walled Lake Northern High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 58.6).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 33.5%).
- •Walled Lake Central High School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.0).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 1,182.
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 Walled Lake Central High School better than Walled Lake Northern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Walled Lake Northern High School ranks higher (65.5 vs 58.6 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 Walled Lake Central High School and Walled Lake Northern High School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Commerce Township and Commerce Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Walled Lake Central High School: 1,182. Walled Lake Northern High School: 1,383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Walled Lake Central High School and Walled Lake Northern High School rank in Michigan?
Walled Lake Central High School is 176th of 591 and Walled Lake Northern High School is 107th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).