Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School vs North Central Area Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School
Harris · Public high · Grades 7–12
311 students
North Central Area Senior High School
Powers · Public high · Grades 9–12
100 students
| Measure | Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School Harris, Michigan | North Central Area Senior High School Powers, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #290 of 591 | #59 of 591 |
| National rank | #9021 of 16,910 | #2768 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 311 | 100 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 49.5% |
| city | Harris | Powers |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Central Area Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 47.6).
- •North Central Area Senior High School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 37%).
- •North Central Area Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 47%).
- •North Central Area Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 40.8%).
- •North Central Area Senior High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.4).
- •Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 100.
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 Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School better than North Central Area Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Central Area Senior High School ranks higher (72.2 vs 47.6 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 Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School and North Central Area Senior High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Harris and Powers in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School: 311. North Central Area Senior High School: 100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School and North Central Area Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Bark RiverHarris JrSr High School is 290th of 591 and North Central Area Senior High School is 59th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).