Central Elementary School vs Harbor Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Petoskey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
Harbor Springs Middle School
Harbor Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
233 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Petoskey, Michigan | Harbor Springs Middle School Harbor Springs, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #268 of 1,581 | #67 of 485 |
| National rank | #10930 of 50,301 | #2629 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 234 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Petoskey | Harbor Springs |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 70.5).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Harbor Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 26.5%).
- •Harbor Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 233.
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 Central Elementary School better than Harbor Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Springs Middle School ranks higher (73.5 vs 70.5 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 Central Elementary School and Harbor Springs Middle School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Petoskey and Harbor Springs in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 234. Harbor Springs Middle School: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Harbor Springs Middle School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 268th of 1,581 and Harbor Springs Middle School is 67th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).