Buchanan High School vs Niles Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan High School
Buchanan · Public high · Grades 8–12
561 students
Niles Senior High School
Niles · Public high · Grades 9–12
828 students
| Measure | Buchanan High School Buchanan, Michigan | Niles Senior High School Niles, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 591 | #257 of 591 |
| National rank | #6486 of 16,910 | #8212 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 561 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Buchanan | Niles |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 50.7).
- •Buchanan High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Buchanan High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Buchanan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 42%).
- •Buchanan High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.7).
- •Niles Senior High School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 561.
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 Buchanan High School better than Niles Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan High School ranks higher (57.3 vs 50.7 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 Buchanan High School and Niles Senior High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Niles in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan High School: 561. Niles Senior High School: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan High School and Niles Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Buchanan High School is 191st of 591 and Niles Senior High School is 257th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).