Buchanan Middle School vs Ring Lardner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 12 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
Ring Lardner Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
| Measure | Buchanan Middle School Buchanan, Michigan | Ring Lardner Middle School Niles, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 485 | #294 of 485 |
| National rank | #9290 of 15,369 | #9566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 358 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 35% |
| city | Buchanan | Niles |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 41.2).
- •Buchanan Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Buchanan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Ring Lardner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 62.3%).
- •Ring Lardner Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.9).
- •Ring Lardner Middle School is the larger school with 510 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 Ring Lardner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Middle School ranks higher (42.4 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 Buchanan Middle School and Ring Lardner Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Niles in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Middle School: 358. Ring Lardner Middle School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Middle School and Ring Lardner Middle School rank in Michigan?
Buchanan Middle School is 280th of 485 and Ring Lardner Middle School is 294th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).