Farwell High School vs Shelby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farwell High School
Farwell · Public high · Grades 8–12
344 students
Shelby High School
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
346 students
| Measure | Farwell High School Farwell, Michigan | Shelby High School Shelby, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 591 | #490 of 591 |
| National rank | #9855 of 16,910 | #14450 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 344 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Farwell | Shelby |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farwell High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 24.7).
- •Farwell High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Farwell High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Farwell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 72.5%).
- •Farwell High School does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 21.6).
- •Shelby High School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 344.
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 Farwell High School better than Shelby High School?
On the Success Index (US), Farwell High School ranks higher (44.3 vs 24.7 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 Farwell High School and Shelby High School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Farwell and Shelby in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farwell High School: 344. Shelby High School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farwell High School and Shelby High School rank in Michigan?
Farwell High School is 325th of 591 and Shelby High School is 490th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).