Carter Middle School vs Western Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 148 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Middle School
Warren · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students
Western Middle School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
| Measure | Carter Middle School Warren, Michigan | Western Middle School Auburn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 485 | #206 of 485 |
| National rank | #11439 of 15,369 | #7028 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 679 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Warren | Auburn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 32.3).
- •Western Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Western Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Western Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 62.3%).
- •Western Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.6).
- •Western Middle School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 679.
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 Carter Middle School better than Western Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Western Middle School ranks higher (52.9 vs 32.3 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 Carter Middle School and Western Middle School?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Warren and Auburn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Middle School: 679. Western Middle School: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Middle School and Western Middle School rank in Michigan?
Carter Middle School is 364th of 485 and Western Middle School is 206th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).