Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School vs Houghton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School
Dollar Bay · Public other · Grades PK–12
317 students
Houghton Middle School
Houghton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
| Measure | Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School Dollar Bay, Michigan | Houghton Middle School Houghton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #80 of 485 |
| National rank | – | #3216 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 317 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| city | Dollar Bay | Houghton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghton Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Houghton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Houghton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 55.8%).
- •Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.6).
- •Houghton Middle School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 317.
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 Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School better than Houghton Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School and Houghton Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Dollar Bay and Houghton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School: 317. Houghton Middle School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School and Houghton Middle School rank in Michigan?
Dollar BayTamarack City Area K12 School is unranked and Houghton Middle School is 80th of 485 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).