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Eastern Middle School vs Northern High School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureEastern Middle School
Ada, Michigan
Northern High School
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Success Index (US)
82
Top 10%
81
Top 10%
State rank#17 of 485#10 of 591
National rank#1171 of 15,369#1179 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeMiddleHigh
Year rangeGrades 6โ€“8Grades 9โ€“12
Students5281,088
Enrollment5281,088
Free/reduced-price lunch13.3%17.6%
Students per teacher18.215.5
Reading proficiency80%81%
Math proficiency69%67%
cityAdaGrand Rapids
stateMichiganMichigan
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The verdict

  • โ€ขEastern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 80.6).
  • โ€ขEastern Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
  • โ€ขNorthern High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
  • โ€ขEastern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 17.6%).
  • โ€ขNorthern High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.2).
  • โ€ขNorthern High School is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 528.

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 Eastern Middle School better than Northern High School?

On the Success Index (US), Eastern Middle School ranks higher (82.0 vs 80.6 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 Eastern Middle School and Northern High School?

About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Ada and Grand Rapids in Michigan.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Eastern Middle School: 528. Northern High School: 1,088. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Eastern Middle School and Northern High School rank in Michigan?

Eastern Middle School is 17th of 485 and Northern High School is 10th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).