Dowagiac Middle School vs Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowagiac Middle School
Dowagiac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
Union High School
Dowagiac · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students
| Measure | Dowagiac Middle School Dowagiac, Michigan | Union High School Dowagiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 485 | #487 of 591 |
| National rank | #13412 of 15,369 | #14378 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 393 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| city | Dowagiac | Dowagiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 22.0).
- •Dowagiac Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Union High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Union High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 70.7%).
- •Dowagiac Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 18.8).
- •Union High School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 393.
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 Dowagiac Middle School better than Union High School?
On the Success Index (US), Union High School ranks higher (25.1 vs 22.0 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 Dowagiac Middle School and Union High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Dowagiac and Dowagiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowagiac Middle School: 393. Union High School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowagiac Middle School and Union High School rank in Michigan?
Dowagiac Middle School is 424th of 485 and Union High School is 487th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).