Ferry School vs Lakeshore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 787 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferry School
Grand Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
232 students
Lakeshore Middle School
Grand Haven · Public middle · Grades 7–8
733 students
| Measure | Ferry School Grand Haven, Michigan | Lakeshore Middle School Grand Haven, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,581 | #47 of 485 |
| National rank | #19273 of 50,301 | #2120 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 232 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| city | Grand Haven | Grand Haven |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeshore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 58.4).
- •Lakeshore Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Lakeshore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Lakeshore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 59.5%).
- •Ferry School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.9).
- •Lakeshore Middle School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 232.
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 Ferry School better than Lakeshore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeshore Middle School ranks higher (76.3 vs 58.4 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 Ferry School and Lakeshore Middle School?
About 787 m in a straight line, between Grand Haven and Grand Haven in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferry School: 232. Lakeshore Middle School: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferry School and Lakeshore Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ferry School is 507th of 1,581 and Lakeshore Middle School is 47th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).