Discovery Enrichment Center vs Fair Plain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Enrichment Center
Benton Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
80 students
Fair Plain Middle School
Benton Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
| Measure | Discovery Enrichment Center Benton Harbor, Michigan | Fair Plain Middle School Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1029 of 1,581 | #453 of 485 |
| National rank | #34875 of 50,301 | #14578 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 80 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 80 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 8% |
| Math proficiency | – | 3% |
| city | Benton Harbor | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Enrichment Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 14.9).
- •Discovery Enrichment Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 96.3%).
- •Discovery Enrichment Center does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 10.9).
- •Fair Plain Middle School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 80.
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 Discovery Enrichment Center better than Fair Plain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Enrichment Center ranks higher (35.6 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 Discovery Enrichment Center and Fair Plain Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Enrichment Center: 80. Fair Plain Middle School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Enrichment Center and Fair Plain Middle School rank in Michigan?
Discovery Enrichment Center is 1029th of 1,581 and Fair Plain Middle School is 453rd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).