Brandywine Senior High School vs Merritt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandywine Senior High School
Niles · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
Merritt Elementary School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
304 students
| Measure | Brandywine Senior High School Niles, Michigan | Merritt Elementary School Niles, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 591 | #882 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10144 of 16,910 | #30502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 366 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Niles | Niles |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandywine Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 42.2).
- •Brandywine Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 73%).
- •Merritt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Brandywine Senior High School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 304.
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 Brandywine Senior High School better than Merritt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brandywine Senior High School ranks higher (43.2 vs 42.2 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 Brandywine Senior High School and Merritt Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Niles and Niles in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandywine Senior High School: 366. Merritt Elementary School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandywine Senior High School and Merritt Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Brandywine Senior High School is 338th of 591 and Merritt Elementary School is 882nd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).