Belmont Elementary School vs Highlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Elementary School
Belmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
277 students
Highlands School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–6
445 students
| Measure | Belmont Elementary School Belmont, Michigan | Highlands School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,581 | #119 of 485 |
| National rank | #6508 of 50,301 | #4491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 277 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Belmont | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belmont Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 64.5).
- •Belmont Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Belmont Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Belmont Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 35.3%).
- •Highlands School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.3).
- •Highlands School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 277.
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 Belmont Elementary School better than Highlands School?
On the Success Index (US), Belmont Elementary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 64.5 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 Belmont Elementary School and Highlands School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Elementary School: 277. Highlands School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Elementary School and Highlands School rank in Michigan?
Belmont Elementary School is 134th of 1,581 and Highlands School is 119th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).