Bath Middle School vs Fair Plain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 184 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bath Middle School
Bath · Public middle · Grades 6–8
241 students
Fair Plain Middle School
Benton Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
| Measure | Bath Middle School Bath, Michigan | Fair Plain Middle School Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 485 | #453 of 485 |
| National rank | #9241 of 15,369 | #14578 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 241 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 3% |
| city | Bath | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bath Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 14.9).
- •Bath Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 3%).
- •Bath Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 8%).
- •Bath Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 96.3%).
- •Fair Plain Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 18.5).
- •Bath Middle School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 240.
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 Bath Middle School better than Fair Plain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bath Middle School ranks higher (42.6 vs 14.9 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 Bath Middle School and Fair Plain Middle School?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Bath and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bath Middle School: 241. Fair Plain Middle School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bath Middle School and Fair Plain Middle School rank in Michigan?
Bath Middle School is 279th of 485 and Fair Plain Middle School is 453rd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).