Fowler High School vs Merrill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fowler High School
Fowler · Public high · Grades 9–12
163 students
Merrill High School
Merrill · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students
| Measure | Fowler High School Fowler, Michigan | Merrill High School Merrill, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 591 | #439 of 591 |
| National rank | #3908 of 16,910 | #12918 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 163 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 15% |
| city | Fowler | Merrill |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fowler High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 31.9).
- •Fowler High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 15%).
- •Fowler High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Fowler High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 51.5%).
- •Merrill High School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.4).
- •Merrill High School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 163.
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 Fowler High School better than Merrill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fowler High School ranks higher (67.6 vs 31.9 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 Fowler High School and Merrill High School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Fowler and Merrill in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fowler High School: 163. Merrill High School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fowler High School and Merrill High School rank in Michigan?
Fowler High School is 93rd of 591 and Merrill High School is 439th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).