Clifford H Smart Middle School vs Walled Lake Northern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.2 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
Walled Lake Northern High School
Commerce Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
| Measure | Clifford H Smart Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan | Walled Lake Northern High School Commerce Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 485 | #107 of 591 |
| National rank | #2832 of 15,369 | #4414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 888 | 1,383 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 17.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Commerce Township | Commerce Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 65.5).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 20.2%).
- •Clifford H Smart Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.0).
- •Walled Lake Northern High School is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 888.
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 Walled Lake Northern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clifford H Smart Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 65.5 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 Clifford H Smart Middle School and Walled Lake Northern High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Commerce Township and Commerce Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford H Smart Middle School: 888. Walled Lake Northern High School: 1,383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford H Smart Middle School and Walled Lake Northern High School rank in Michigan?
Clifford H Smart Middle School is 73rd of 485 and Walled Lake Northern High School is 107th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).