East Rockford Middle School vs Highlander Way Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 134 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Rockford Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
788 students
Highlander Way Middle School
Howell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students
| Measure | East Rockford Middle School Rockford, Michigan | Highlander Way Middle School Howell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 485 | #170 of 485 |
| National rank | #2246 of 15,369 | #5931 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 788 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 42% |
| city | Rockford | Howell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Rockford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 57.9).
- •East Rockford Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •East Rockford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •East Rockford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 23.1%).
- •Highlander Way Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.9).
- •Highlander Way Middle School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 788.
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 East Rockford Middle School better than Highlander Way Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Rockford Middle School ranks higher (75.6 vs 57.9 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 East Rockford Middle School and Highlander Way Middle School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Howell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Rockford Middle School: 788. Highlander Way Middle School: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Rockford Middle School and Highlander Way Middle School rank in Michigan?
East Rockford Middle School is 52nd of 485 and Highlander Way Middle School is 170th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).