Walled Lake Central High School vs Walnut Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 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
Walnut Creek Middle School
West Bloomfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Walled Lake Central High School Commerce Township, Michigan | Walnut Creek Middle School West Bloomfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 591 | #130 of 485 |
| National rank | #6159 of 16,910 | #4764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,182 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 54% |
| city | Commerce Township | West Bloomfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 58.6).
- •Walnut Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Walled Lake Central High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Walled Lake Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 37.1%).
- •Walnut Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.4).
- •Walled Lake Central High School is the larger school with 1,182 students compared with 641.
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 Walnut Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Creek Middle School ranks higher (63.3 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 Walnut Creek Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Commerce Township and West Bloomfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Walled Lake Central High School: 1,182. Walnut Creek Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Walled Lake Central High School and Walnut Creek Middle School rank in Michigan?
Walled Lake Central High School is 176th of 591 and Walnut Creek Middle School is 130th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).