Coloma High School vs Watervliet Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coloma High School
Coloma · Public high · Grades 9–12
336 students
Watervliet Middle School
Watervliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Coloma High School Coloma, Michigan | Watervliet Middle School Watervliet, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 591 | #311 of 485 |
| National rank | #12974 of 16,910 | #9960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 39% |
| city | Coloma | Watervliet |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watervliet Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 31.6).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Coloma High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Coloma High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 64.7%).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.7).
- •Coloma High School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 309.
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 Coloma High School better than Watervliet Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Watervliet Middle School ranks higher (39.4 vs 31.6 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 Coloma High School and Watervliet Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Coloma and Watervliet in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coloma High School: 336. Watervliet Middle School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coloma High School and Watervliet Middle School rank in Michigan?
Coloma High School is 442nd of 591 and Watervliet Middle School is 311th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).