Betsie Valley School vs Hinks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 212 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betsie Valley School
Thompsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
131 students
Hinks Elementary
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
132 students
| Measure | Betsie Valley School Thompsonville, Michigan | Hinks Elementary Alpena, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,581 | #975 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33337 of 50,301 | #33289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 131 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Thompsonville | Alpena |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.9 vs 38.0).
- •Betsie Valley School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Hinks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 71%).
- •Betsie Valley School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.5).
- •Hinks Elementary is the larger school with 132 students compared with 131.
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 Betsie Valley School better than Hinks Elementary?
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 Betsie Valley School and Hinks Elementary?
About 212 km in a straight line, between Thompsonville and Alpena in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betsie Valley School: 131. Hinks Elementary: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betsie Valley School and Hinks Elementary rank in Michigan?
Betsie Valley School is 979th of 1,581 and Hinks Elementary is 975th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).