Alma Senior High School vs Hillcrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma Senior High School
Alma · Public high · Grades 9–12
552 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
400 students
| Measure | Alma Senior High School Alma, Michigan | Hillcrest Elementary School Alma, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 591 | #1098 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #11018 of 16,910 | #36978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 552 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Alma | Alma |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alma Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 32.4).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Alma Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Alma Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 77.3%).
- •Alma Senior High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.4).
- •Alma Senior High School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 400.
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 Alma Senior High School better than Hillcrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alma Senior High School ranks higher (39.7 vs 32.4 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 Alma Senior High School and Hillcrest Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Alma and Alma in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma Senior High School: 552. Hillcrest Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma Senior High School and Hillcrest Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Alma Senior High School is 374th of 591 and Hillcrest Elementary School is 1098th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).