Cherryland Middle School vs Harrison Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherryland Middle School
Elk Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
277 students
Harrison Middle School
Harrison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
279 students
| Measure | Cherryland Middle School Elk Rapids, Michigan | Harrison Middle School Harrison, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 485 | #407 of 485 |
| National rank | #3757 of 15,369 | #12978 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 277 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 21% |
| city | Elk Rapids | Harrison |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherryland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 24.3).
- •Cherryland Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 21%).
- •Cherryland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Cherryland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 79.6%).
- •Cherryland Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.6).
- •Harrison Middle School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 277.
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 Cherryland Middle School better than Harrison Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherryland Middle School ranks higher (68.1 vs 24.3 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 Cherryland Middle School and Harrison Middle School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Elk Rapids and Harrison in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherryland Middle School: 277. Harrison Middle School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherryland Middle School and Harrison Middle School rank in Michigan?
Cherryland Middle School is 97th of 485 and Harrison Middle School is 407th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).