City High Middle School vs Palmer School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 242 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City High Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 7–12
955 students
Palmer School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
187 students
| Measure | City High Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Palmer School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 591 | #1282 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2191 of 16,910 | #43293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 955 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 17% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City High Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 22.5).
- •City High Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 17%).
- •City High Middle School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 37%).
- •City High Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 78.6%).
- •Palmer School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.2).
- •City High Middle School is the larger school with 955 students compared with 187.
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 City High Middle School better than Palmer School?
On the Success Index (US), City High Middle School ranks higher (74.7 vs 22.5 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 City High Middle School and Palmer School?
About 242 m in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City High Middle School: 955. Palmer School: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City High Middle School and Palmer School rank in Michigan?
City High Middle School is 42nd of 591 and Palmer School is 1282nd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).