Greater Heights Academy vs Holmes STEM Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greater Heights Academy
Flint · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
188 students
Holmes STEM Middle School Academy
Flint · Public middle · Grades 6–8
256 students
| Measure | Greater Heights Academy Flint, Michigan | Holmes STEM Middle School Academy Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1572 of 1,581 | #484 of 485 |
| National rank | #50166 of 50,301 | #15291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 188 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Flint | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (5.5 vs 6.3).
- •Holmes STEM Middle School Academy does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Holmes STEM Middle School Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Holmes STEM Middle School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 100%).
- •Greater Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 25.6).
- •Holmes STEM Middle School Academy is the larger school with 256 students compared with 188.
- •Greater Heights Academy is a charter school while Holmes STEM Middle School Academy 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 Greater Heights Academy better than Holmes STEM Middle School Academy?
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 Greater Heights Academy and Holmes STEM Middle School Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Flint and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greater Heights Academy: 188. Holmes STEM Middle School Academy: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greater Heights Academy and Holmes STEM Middle School Academy rank in Michigan?
Greater Heights Academy is 1572nd of 1,581 and Holmes STEM Middle School Academy is 484th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).