Benzie Central Middle School vs Homestead Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benzie Central Middle School
Benzonia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
239 students
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Benzonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
209 students
| Measure | Benzie Central Middle School Benzonia, Michigan | Homestead Hills Elementary School Benzonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 485 | #1156 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10338 of 15,369 | #38869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 239 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 17% |
| city | Benzonia | Benzonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benzie Central Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 29.5).
- •Benzie Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Benzie Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Benzie Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 63.2%).
- •Homestead Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.4).
- •Benzie Central Middle School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 209.
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 Benzie Central Middle School better than Homestead Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Benzie Central Middle School ranks higher (37.6 vs 29.5 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 Benzie Central Middle School and Homestead Hills Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Benzonia and Benzonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benzie Central Middle School: 239. Homestead Hills Elementary School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benzie Central Middle School and Homestead Hills Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Benzie Central Middle School is 329th of 485 and Homestead Hills Elementary School is 1156th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).