Benton Harbor High School vs Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
469 students
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Benton Harbor · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
227 students
| Measure | Benton Harbor High School Benton Harbor, Michigan | Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 591 | #1552 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16477 of 16,910 | #49953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 469 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Benton Harbor | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Harbor High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.5 vs 7.6).
- •Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Benton Harbor High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 100%).
- •Benton Harbor High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.5).
- •Benton Harbor High School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 227.
- •Benton Harbor High School is a public school while Mildred C Wells Preparatory 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 Benton Harbor High School better than Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Harbor High School ranks higher (11.5 vs 7.6 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 Benton Harbor High School and Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Harbor High School: 469. Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Harbor High School and Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Benton Harbor High School is 560th of 591 and Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy is 1552nd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).