Belding High School vs Flat River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belding High School
Belding · Public high · Grades 9–12
511 students
Flat River Academy
Greenville · Charter other · Grades PK–12
160 students
| Measure | Belding High School Belding, Michigan | Flat River Academy Greenville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #425 of 591 | – |
| National rank | #12596 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 511 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| city | Belding | Greenville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belding High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Belding High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Belding High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 69.4%).
- •Flat River Academy does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.7).
- •Belding High School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 160.
- •Belding High School is a public school while Flat River Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Belding High School better than Flat River Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belding High School and Flat River Academy?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Belding and Greenville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belding High School: 511. Flat River Academy: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belding High School and Flat River Academy rank in Michigan?
Belding High School is 425th of 591 and Flat River Academy is unranked among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).