Forest Area Middle School vs Hudson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 314 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Area Middle School
Fife Lake · Public middle · Grades 4–8
193 students
Hudson Middle School
Hudson · Public middle · Grades 5–6
199 students
| Measure | Forest Area Middle School Fife Lake, Michigan | Hudson Middle School Hudson, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 485 | #370 of 485 |
| National rank | #10780 of 15,369 | #11673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 193 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | Fife Lake | Hudson |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Area Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 31.3).
- •Forest Area Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Forest Area Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Hudson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 56.5%).
- •Forest Area Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.1).
- •Hudson Middle School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 193.
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 Middle School better than Hudson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Area Middle School ranks higher (35.4 vs 31.3 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 Forest Area Middle School and Hudson Middle School?
About 314 km in a straight line, between Fife Lake and Hudson in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Area Middle School: 193. Hudson Middle School: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Area Middle School and Hudson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Forest Area Middle School is 344th of 485 and Hudson Middle School is 370th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).