Big Rapids High School vs Big Rapids Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Rapids High School
Big Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
755 students
Big Rapids Middle School
Big Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–8
644 students
| Measure | Big Rapids High School Big Rapids, Michigan | Big Rapids Middle School Big Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 591 | #316 of 485 |
| National rank | #7437 of 16,910 | #10039 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 755 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| city | Big Rapids | Big Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Rapids High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 39.0).
- •Big Rapids High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Big Rapids High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Big Rapids High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 46.4%).
- •Big Rapids High School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 20.8).
- •Big Rapids High School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 644.
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 Big Rapids High School better than Big Rapids Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Rapids High School ranks higher (53.5 vs 39.0 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 Big Rapids High School and Big Rapids Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Big Rapids and Big Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Rapids High School: 755. Big Rapids Middle School: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Rapids High School and Big Rapids Middle School rank in Michigan?
Big Rapids High School is 221st of 591 and Big Rapids Middle School is 316th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).