Dexter High School vs Mill Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dexter High School
Dexter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,053 students
Mill Creek Middle School
Dexter · Public middle · Grades 7–8
525 students
| Measure | Dexter High School Dexter, Michigan | Mill Creek Middle School Dexter, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 591 | #1 of 485 |
| National rank | #697 of 16,910 | #400 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,053 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Dexter | Dexter |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 84.4).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Dexter High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Dexter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 10.1%).
- •Dexter High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.8).
- •Dexter High School is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 525.
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 Dexter High School better than Mill Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Middle School ranks higher (88.6 vs 84.4 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 Dexter High School and Mill Creek Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dexter and Dexter in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dexter High School: 1,053. Mill Creek Middle School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dexter High School and Mill Creek Middle School rank in Michigan?
Dexter High School is 3rd of 591 and Mill Creek Middle School is 1st of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).