Anchor Bay Middle School South vs Francis A Higgins Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anchor Bay Middle School South
Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Francis A Higgins Elem School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Anchor Bay Middle School South Chesterfield, Michigan | Francis A Higgins Elem School Chesterfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 485 | #705 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5714 of 15,369 | #25301 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anchor Bay Middle School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 49.8).
- •Anchor Bay Middle School South does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Anchor Bay Middle School South does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Anchor Bay Middle School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 40.7%).
- •Francis A Higgins Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.9).
- •Anchor Bay Middle School South is the larger school with 509 students compared with 425.
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 Anchor Bay Middle School South better than Francis A Higgins Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Anchor Bay Middle School South ranks higher (58.9 vs 49.8 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 Anchor Bay Middle School South and Francis A Higgins Elem School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anchor Bay Middle School South: 509. Francis A Higgins Elem School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anchor Bay Middle School South and Francis A Higgins Elem School rank in Michigan?
Anchor Bay Middle School South is 162nd of 485 and Francis A Higgins Elem School is 705th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).