Forest Area Middle School vs Whiteford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 341 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
Whiteford Middle School
Ottawa Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
188 students
| Measure | Forest Area Middle School Fife Lake, Michigan | Whiteford Middle School Ottawa Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #344 of 485 | #53 of 485 |
| National rank | #10780 of 15,369 | #2301 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 193 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Fife Lake | Ottawa Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whiteford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 35.4).
- •Whiteford Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Whiteford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Whiteford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 56.5%).
- •Whiteford Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.8).
- •Forest Area Middle School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 188.
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 Whiteford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Whiteford Middle School ranks higher (75.4 vs 35.4 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 Forest Area Middle School and Whiteford Middle School?
About 341 km in a straight line, between Fife Lake and Ottawa Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Area Middle School: 193. Whiteford Middle School: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Area Middle School and Whiteford Middle School rank in Michigan?
Forest Area Middle School is 344th of 485 and Whiteford Middle School is 53rd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).