Clifford H Smart Middle School vs Grand Blanc Middle School East
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifford H Smart Middle School
Commerce Township · Public middle · Grades 6–8
888 students
Grand Blanc Middle School East
Grand Blanc · Public middle · Grades 4–8
884 students
| Measure | Clifford H Smart Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan | Grand Blanc Middle School East Grand Blanc, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 485 | #113 of 485 |
| National rank | #2832 of 15,369 | #4299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 888 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Commerce Township | Grand Blanc |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 65.4).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 37.7%).
- •Grand Blanc Middle School East does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.1).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 884.
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 Clifford H Smart Middle School better than Grand Blanc Middle School East?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford H Smart Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 65.4 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 Clifford H Smart Middle School and Grand Blanc Middle School East?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Commerce Township and Grand Blanc in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford H Smart Middle School: 888. Grand Blanc Middle School East: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford H Smart Middle School and Grand Blanc Middle School East rank in Michigan?
Clifford H Smart Middle School is 73rd of 485 and Grand Blanc Middle School East is 113th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).