Black River Public School MiddleHigh vs Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black River Public School MiddleHigh
Holland · Charter high · Grades 6–12
569 students
Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte
Holland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
| Measure | Black River Public School MiddleHigh Holland, Michigan | Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte Holland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 591 | #889 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2291 of 16,910 | #30699 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 569 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 37% |
| city | Holland | Holland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black River Public School MiddleHigh scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 41.9).
- •Black River Public School MiddleHigh does better on math proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Black River Public School MiddleHigh does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 37%).
- •Black River Public School MiddleHigh does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 47.9%).
- •Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.0).
- •Black River Public School MiddleHigh is the larger school with 569 students compared with 307.
- •Black River Public School MiddleHigh is a charter school while Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte 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 Black River Public School MiddleHigh better than Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte?
On the Success Index (US), Black River Public School MiddleHigh ranks higher (74.2 vs 41.9 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 Black River Public School MiddleHigh and Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Holland and Holland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black River Public School MiddleHigh: 569. Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black River Public School MiddleHigh and Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte rank in Michigan?
Black River Public School MiddleHigh is 45th of 591 and Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte is 889th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).