Forest Area High School vs Forest Area Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Area High School
Fife Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
156 students
Forest Area Middle School
Fife Lake · Public middle · Grades 4–8
193 students
| Measure | Forest Area High School Fife Lake, Michigan | Forest Area Middle School Fife Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 591 | #344 of 485 |
| National rank | #11987 of 16,910 | #10780 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 156 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| city | Fife Lake | Fife Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.9 vs 35.4).
- •Forest Area Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Forest Area High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Forest Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 56.5%).
- •Forest Area Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.6).
- •Forest Area Middle School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 156.
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 Forest Area High School better than Forest Area 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 Forest Area High School and Forest Area Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Fife Lake and Fife Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Area High School: 156. Forest Area Middle School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Area High School and Forest Area Middle School rank in Michigan?
Forest Area High School is 404th of 591 and Forest Area Middle School is 344th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).