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Linden High School vs. Swartz Creek High School

Should you attend Linden High School or Swartz Creek High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Linden High School
7201 Silver Lake Rd
Linden, MI 48451
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Swartz Creek High School
1 Dragon Dr
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Linden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Swartz Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 827 students in grades 9-12, Linden High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 1,028 students in grades 9-12, Swartz Creek High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
827 students
1,028 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Linden High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Swartz Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Linden High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Swartz Creek High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Linden High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Swartz Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Linden High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Linden Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Swartz Creek High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#719 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
#1595 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Linden High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Swartz Creek High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in MI)
21%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linden High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Linden Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Swartz Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linden High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Linden Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Swartz Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linden High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Linden Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Swartz Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 5% in MI)
94%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Linden High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Linden Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Swartz Creek High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Linden High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Swartz Creek High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
191
269
Grade 10 Students
202
256
Grade 11 Students
209
282
Grade 12 Students
224
221
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Linden High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Linden Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Swartz Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Linden High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Linden Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Swartz Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Linden High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Linden Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Swartz Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Linden High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Linden Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Swartz Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
90%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Linden High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Linden Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Swartz Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Linden High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Linden Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Swartz Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Linden High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Linden Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Swartz Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Linden High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Linden Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Swartz Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Linden High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Linden Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Swartz Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Swartz Creek Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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