Buchanan Middle School vs Gladwin Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan Middle School
Buchanan · Public middle · Grades 5–7
358 students
Gladwin Junior High School
Gladwin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
| Measure | Buchanan Middle School Buchanan, Michigan | Gladwin Junior High School Gladwin, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 485 | #198 of 485 |
| National rank | #9290 of 15,369 | #6846 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 358 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| city | Buchanan | Gladwin |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gladwin Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 42.4).
- •Gladwin Junior High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Gladwin Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Gladwin Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 62.3%).
- •Buchanan Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.1).
- •Gladwin Junior High School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 358.
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 Middle School better than Gladwin Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gladwin Junior High School ranks higher (53.7 vs 42.4 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 Middle School and Gladwin Junior High School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Gladwin in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Middle School: 358. Gladwin Junior High School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Middle School and Gladwin Junior High School rank in Michigan?
Buchanan Middle School is 280th of 485 and Gladwin Junior High School is 198th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).