Challenger Elementary School vs Highlander Way Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 833 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Elementary School
Howell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
Highlander Way Middle School
Howell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary School Howell, Michigan | Highlander Way Middle School Howell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,581 | #170 of 485 |
| National rank | #18828 of 50,301 | #5931 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 465 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| city | Howell | Howell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 57.9).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Highlander Way Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Highlander Way Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 29%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.5).
- •Highlander Way Middle School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 465.
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 Challenger Elementary School better than Highlander Way Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Elementary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 57.9 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 Challenger Elementary School and Highlander Way Middle School?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Howell and Howell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary School: 465. Highlander Way Middle School: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary School and Highlander Way Middle School rank in Michigan?
Challenger Elementary School is 489th of 1,581 and Highlander Way Middle School is 170th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).