Donald J Yacks Elem School vs Middle School South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 442 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald J Yacks Elem School
Harrison Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
Middle School South
Harrison Township · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students
| Measure | Donald J Yacks Elem School Harrison Township, Michigan | Middle School South Harrison Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #830 of 1,581 | #317 of 485 |
| National rank | #28785 of 50,301 | #10091 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 300 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Harrison Township | Harrison Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald J Yacks Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 38.8).
- •Donald J Yacks Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Donald J Yacks Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Donald J Yacks Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 56.1%).
- •Donald J Yacks Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.7).
- •Middle School South is the larger school with 383 students compared with 300.
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 Donald J Yacks Elem School better than Middle School South?
On the Success Index (US), Donald J Yacks Elem School ranks higher (44.7 vs 38.8 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 Donald J Yacks Elem School and Middle School South?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Harrison Township and Harrison Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald J Yacks Elem School: 300. Middle School South: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald J Yacks Elem School and Middle School South rank in Michigan?
Donald J Yacks Elem School is 830th of 1,581 and Middle School South is 317th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).