Abbot School vs Forsythe Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbot School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Forsythe Middle School
Ann Arbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
| Measure | Abbot School Ann Arbor, Michigan | Forsythe Middle School Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #218 of 1,581 | #43 of 485 |
| National rank | #9621 of 50,301 | #2012 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 315 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| city | Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forsythe Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 72.4).
- •Forsythe Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Forsythe Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Forsythe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 42.2%).
- •Abbot School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.1).
- •Forsythe Middle School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 315.
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 Abbot School better than Forsythe Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forsythe Middle School ranks higher (76.9 vs 72.4 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 Abbot School and Forsythe Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abbot School: 315. Forsythe Middle School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abbot School and Forsythe Middle School rank in Michigan?
Abbot School is 218th of 1,581 and Forsythe Middle School is 43rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).