CarmanAinsworth Middle School vs Julian O Strong Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 86 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CarmanAinsworth Middle School
Flint · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
Julian O Strong Middle School
Melvindale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
| Measure | CarmanAinsworth Middle School Flint, Michigan | Julian O Strong Middle School Melvindale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 485 | #448 of 485 |
| National rank | #14485 of 15,369 | #14337 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 652 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 15% |
| city | Flint | Melvindale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Julian O Strong Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 15.6).
- •CarmanAinsworth Middle School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Julian O Strong Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •CarmanAinsworth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 90.2%).
- •CarmanAinsworth Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.1).
- •CarmanAinsworth Middle School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 651.
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 CarmanAinsworth Middle School better than Julian O Strong Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Julian O Strong Middle School ranks higher (16.6 vs 15.6 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 CarmanAinsworth Middle School and Julian O Strong Middle School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Flint and Melvindale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CarmanAinsworth Middle School: 652. Julian O Strong Middle School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CarmanAinsworth Middle School and Julian O Strong Middle School rank in Michigan?
CarmanAinsworth Middle School is 451st of 485 and Julian O Strong Middle School is 448th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).