Grand River Preparatory High School vs Valleywood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Grand Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
635 students
Valleywood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
| Measure | Grand River Preparatory High School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Valleywood Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 591 | #392 of 485 |
| National rank | #13819 of 16,910 | #12484 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 635 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.7 vs 27.1).
- •Grand River Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Grand River Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Grand River Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 81.1%).
- •Valleywood Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.7).
- •Grand River Preparatory High School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 541.
- •Grand River Preparatory High School is a charter school while Valleywood Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grand River Preparatory High School better than Valleywood 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 Grand River Preparatory High School and Valleywood Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand River Preparatory High School: 635. Valleywood Middle School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand River Preparatory High School and Valleywood Middle School rank in Michigan?
Grand River Preparatory High School is 465th of 591 and Valleywood Middle School is 392nd of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).