Grant Middle School vs Highlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Middle School
Grant · Public middle · Grades 5–8
445 students
Highlands School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–6
445 students
| Measure | Grant Middle School Grant, Michigan | Highlands School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #342 of 485 | #119 of 485 |
| National rank | #10753 of 15,369 | #4491 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 445 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| city | Grant | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 35.5).
- •Highlands School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Highlands School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Highlands School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 62.9%).
- •Highlands School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.8).
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 Grant Middle School better than Highlands School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands School ranks higher (64.5 vs 35.5 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 Grant Middle School and Highlands School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Grant and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Middle School: 445. Highlands School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Middle School and Highlands School rank in Michigan?
Grant Middle School is 342nd of 485 and Highlands School is 119th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).