Charlotte Upper Elementary School vs Ferndale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlotte Upper Elementary School
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 4–8
527 students
Ferndale Middle School
Ferndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | Charlotte Upper Elementary School Charlotte, Michigan | Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 485 | #358 of 485 |
| National rank | #9292 of 15,369 | #11122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 527 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 23% |
| city | Charlotte | Ferndale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charlotte Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 33.8).
- •Charlotte Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 23%).
- •Charlotte Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Ferndale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 53.3%).
- •Ferndale Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.5).
- •Ferndale Middle School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 527.
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 Charlotte Upper Elementary School better than Ferndale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Charlotte Upper Elementary School ranks higher (42.4 vs 33.8 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 Charlotte Upper Elementary School and Ferndale Middle School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Ferndale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlotte Upper Elementary School: 527. Ferndale Middle School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlotte Upper Elementary School and Ferndale Middle School rank in Michigan?
Charlotte Upper Elementary School is 281st of 485 and Ferndale Middle School is 358th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).