Clarke School vs Fair Plain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarke School
Saint Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Fair Plain Middle School
Benton Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
| Measure | Clarke School Saint Joseph, Michigan | Fair Plain Middle School Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 1,581 | #453 of 485 |
| National rank | #9155 of 50,301 | #14578 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 462 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 3% |
| city | Saint Joseph | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarke School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 14.9).
- •Clarke School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 3%).
- •Clarke School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 8%).
- •Clarke School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 96.3%).
- •Fair Plain Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 22.0).
- •Clarke School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 240.
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 Clarke School better than Fair Plain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarke School ranks higher (73.1 vs 14.9 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 Clarke School and Fair Plain Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Saint Joseph and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarke School: 462. Fair Plain Middle School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarke School and Fair Plain Middle School rank in Michigan?
Clarke School is 202nd of 1,581 and Fair Plain Middle School is 453rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).