Ferndale High School vs Ferndale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 110 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale High School
Ferndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
739 students
Ferndale Middle School
Ferndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | Ferndale High School Ferndale, Michigan | Ferndale Middle School Ferndale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 591 | #358 of 485 |
| National rank | #12260 of 16,910 | #11122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 739 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| city | Ferndale | Ferndale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.7 vs 33.8).
- •Ferndale High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Ferndale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 47.2%).
- •Ferndale Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.6).
- •Ferndale High School is the larger school with 739 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 Ferndale High School better than Ferndale Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ferndale High School and Ferndale Middle School?
About 110 m in a straight line, between Ferndale and Ferndale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale High School: 739. Ferndale Middle School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale High School and Ferndale Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ferndale High School is 416th of 591 and Ferndale Middle School is 358th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).