Clare Middle School vs Pathfinder School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clare Middle School
Clare · Public middle · Grades 5–8
474 students
Pathfinder School
Pinckney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
473 students
| Measure | Clare Middle School Clare, Michigan | Pathfinder School Pinckney, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 485 | #110 of 485 |
| National rank | #8052 of 15,369 | #4186 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 474 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| city | Clare | Pinckney |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pathfinder School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 48.1).
- •Pathfinder School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Pathfinder School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Pathfinder School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 41.6%).
- •Clare Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.9).
- •Clare Middle School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 473.
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 Clare Middle School better than Pathfinder School?
On the Success Index (US), Pathfinder School ranks higher (66.0 vs 48.1 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 Clare Middle School and Pathfinder School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Clare and Pinckney in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clare Middle School: 474. Pathfinder School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clare Middle School and Pathfinder School rank in Michigan?
Clare Middle School is 232nd of 485 and Pathfinder School is 110th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).