Buchanan Middle School vs Sheridan Road
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 183 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
Sheridan Road
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 5–8
356 students
| Measure | Buchanan Middle School Buchanan, Michigan | Sheridan Road Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 485 | #472 of 485 |
| National rank | #9290 of 15,369 | #15072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 358 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 16% |
| city | Buchanan | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 10.3).
- •Buchanan Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 16%).
- •Buchanan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •Buchanan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 96.3%).
- •Sheridan Road does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 19.9).
- •Buchanan Middle School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 356.
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 Sheridan Road?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Middle School ranks higher (42.4 vs 10.3 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 Sheridan Road?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Middle School: 358. Sheridan Road: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Middle School and Sheridan Road rank in Michigan?
Buchanan Middle School is 280th of 485 and Sheridan Road is 472nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).