Durand Area High School vs Ottawa Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 134 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durand Area High School
Durand · Public high · Grades 9–12
385 students
Ottawa Hills High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
385 students
| Measure | Durand Area High School Durand, Michigan | Ottawa Hills High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 591 | #538 of 591 |
| National rank | #9135 of 16,910 | #15916 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 385 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 2.5% |
| city | Durand | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durand Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 16.1).
- •Durand Area High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 2.5%).
- •Durand Area High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 22%).
- •Durand Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 83.6%).
- •Ottawa Hills High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.5).
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 Durand Area High School better than Ottawa Hills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Durand Area High School ranks higher (47.2 vs 16.1 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 Durand Area High School and Ottawa Hills High School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Durand and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durand Area High School: 385. Ottawa Hills High School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durand Area High School and Ottawa Hills High School rank in Michigan?
Durand Area High School is 296th of 591 and Ottawa Hills High School is 538th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).