Flat Rock Community High School vs John M Barnes Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flat Rock Community High School
Flat Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
501 students
John M Barnes Elem School
Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students
| Measure | Flat Rock Community High School Flat Rock, Michigan | John M Barnes Elem School Flat Rock, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 591 | #1023 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8184 of 16,910 | #34588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 501 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Flat Rock | Flat Rock |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flat Rock Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 36.1).
- •John M Barnes Elem School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Flat Rock Community High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Flat Rock Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 48.7%).
- •John M Barnes Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.3).
- •Flat Rock Community High School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 353.
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 Flat Rock Community High School better than John M Barnes Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Flat Rock Community High School ranks higher (50.8 vs 36.1 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 Flat Rock Community High School and John M Barnes Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Flat Rock and Flat Rock in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flat Rock Community High School: 501. John M Barnes Elem School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flat Rock Community High School and John M Barnes Elem School rank in Michigan?
Flat Rock Community High School is 254th of 591 and John M Barnes Elem School is 1023rd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).