Benton Harbor Charter School Academy vs Fair Plain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Benton Harbor · Charter other · Grades PK–9
418 students
Fair Plain Middle School
Benton Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
| Measure | Benton Harbor Charter School Academy Benton Harbor, Michigan | Fair Plain Middle School Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #453 of 485 |
| National rank | – | #14578 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 3% |
| city | Benton Harbor | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Harbor Charter School Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 3%).
- •Benton Harbor Charter School Academy does better on reading proficiency (9% vs 8%).
- •Benton Harbor Charter School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 96.3%).
- •Fair Plain Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.4).
- •Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is the larger school with 418 students compared with 240.
- •Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is a charter school while Fair Plain Middle School is a public 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 Benton Harbor Charter School Academy better than Fair Plain Middle School?
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 Benton Harbor Charter School Academy and Fair Plain Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy: 418. Fair Plain Middle School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Harbor Charter School Academy and Fair Plain Middle School rank in Michigan?
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is unranked and Fair Plain Middle School is 453rd of 485 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).