Ferry School vs Spring Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km 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
Spring Lake Middle School
Spring Lake · Public middle · Grades 7–8
345 students
| Measure | Ferry School Grand Haven, Michigan | Spring Lake Middle School Spring Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,581 | #4 of 485 |
| National rank | #19273 of 50,301 | #772 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 232 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| city | Grand Haven | Spring Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 58.4).
- •Spring Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Spring Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Spring Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 59.5%).
- •Ferry School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.4).
- •Spring Lake Middle School is the larger school with 345 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 Spring Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Lake Middle School ranks higher (84.9 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 Spring Lake Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Haven and Spring Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferry School: 232. Spring Lake Middle School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferry School and Spring Lake Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ferry School is 507th of 1,581 and Spring Lake Middle School is 4th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).