Belding Middle School vs Flat River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.7 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
Flat River Academy
Greenville · Charter other · Grades PK–12
160 students
| Measure | Belding Middle School Belding, Michigan | Flat River Academy Greenville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #369 of 485 | – |
| National rank | #11634 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 363 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 10% |
| city | Belding | Greenville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belding Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 10%).
- •Belding Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Belding Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 69.4%).
- •Flat River Academy does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.3).
- •Belding Middle School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 160.
- •Belding Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School and Flat River Academy?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Belding and Greenville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belding Middle School: 363. Flat River Academy: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belding Middle School and Flat River Academy rank in Michigan?
Belding Middle School is 369th of 485 and Flat River Academy is unranked among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).