Vandercook Lake High School vs Michigan Center JrSr High School
Michigan Center JrSr High School has a higher overall rating of 5.4/10 compared to 4.8/10. Michigan Center JrSr High School is significantly larger with 642 students, about 2.2× the size of Vandercook Lake High School (294). In math proficiency, Michigan Center JrSr High School leads at 27.0%.
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Vandercook Lake High School
Jackson, MI
4.8/10
High School7th – 12th
294 students
Michigan Center JrSr High School
Michigan Center, MI
5.4/10
High School7th – 12th
642 students
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| Metric | Vandercook Lake High School | Michigan Center JrSr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.2 | 4.9 |
| Growth Score | 2.4 | 6.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.3% | 47.8% |
| Environment Score | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| State Rank | #2,666 of 3,198 | #2,315 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 17th | 28th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Vandercook Lake High School | Michigan Center JrSr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 14.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 43.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Vandercook Lake High School | Michigan Center JrSr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 7th – 12th | 7th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 294 | 642 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.3% | 47.8% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 90%+ | 80–84% |
| District | Vandercook Lake Public Schools | Michigan Center School District |
| City | Jackson | Michigan Center |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Jackson (49203) | Michigan Center (49254) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,689 | $73,750 |
| Median Home Value | $150,900 | $167,300 |
| Median Rent | $992 | $1,038 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 22.8% | 22.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | 3.8% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 27 min |