Fair Plain Middle School vs Upton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Plain Middle School
Benton Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students
Upton Middle School
Saint Joseph · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
| Measure | Fair Plain Middle School Benton Harbor, Michigan | Upton Middle School Saint Joseph, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #453 of 485 | #41 of 485 |
| National rank | #14578 of 15,369 | #1948 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 240 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 67% |
| city | Benton Harbor | Saint Joseph |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 14.9).
- •Upton Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 3%).
- •Upton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 8%).
- •Upton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 96.3%).
- •Fair Plain Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 19.2).
- •Upton Middle School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 240.
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 Fair Plain Middle School better than Upton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Upton Middle School ranks higher (77.3 vs 14.9 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 Fair Plain Middle School and Upton Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Saint Joseph in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Plain Middle School: 240. Upton Middle School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Plain Middle School and Upton Middle School rank in Michigan?
Fair Plain Middle School is 453rd of 485 and Upton Middle School is 41st of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).