Belding Middle School vs Davis Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belding Middle School
Belding · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students
Davis Middle School
Hillsdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
366 students
| Measure | Belding Middle School Belding, Michigan | Davis Middle School Hillsdale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 485 | #336 of 485 |
| National rank | #11634 of 15,369 | #10682 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 363 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 30% |
| city | Belding | Hillsdale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 31.4).
- •Davis Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Davis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 61.2%).
- •Davis Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.3).
- •Davis Middle School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 363.
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 Middle School better than Davis Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Middle School ranks higher (35.8 vs 31.4 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 Belding Middle School and Davis Middle School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Belding and Hillsdale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belding Middle School: 363. Davis Middle School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belding Middle School and Davis Middle School rank in Michigan?
Belding Middle School is 369th of 485 and Davis Middle School is 336th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).