Brandywine Senior High School vs Ring Lardner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.0 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
Ring Lardner Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
| Measure | Brandywine Senior High School Niles, Michigan | Ring Lardner Middle School Niles, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 591 | #294 of 485 |
| National rank | #10144 of 16,910 | #9566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Niles | Niles |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandywine Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 41.2).
- •Ring Lardner Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Brandywine Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Brandywine Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 59.8%).
- •Brandywine Senior High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.6).
- •Ring Lardner Middle School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 366.
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 Ring Lardner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brandywine Senior High School ranks higher (43.2 vs 41.2 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 Ring Lardner Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Niles and Niles in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandywine Senior High School: 366. Ring Lardner Middle School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandywine Senior High School and Ring Lardner Middle School rank in Michigan?
Brandywine Senior High School is 338th of 591 and Ring Lardner Middle School is 294th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).