Grosse Pointe South High School vs Pierce Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grosse Pointe South High School
Grosse Pointe Farms · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,123 students
Pierce Middle School
Grosse Pointe Park · Public middle · Grades 5–8
570 students
| Measure | Grosse Pointe South High School Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan | Pierce Middle School Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 591 | #70 of 485 |
| National rank | #810 of 16,910 | #2780 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,123 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 1,123 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 56% |
| city | Grosse Pointe Farms | Grosse Pointe Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grosse Pointe South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 72.8).
- •Grosse Pointe South High School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 56%).
- •Grosse Pointe South High School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 67%).
- •Pierce Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 9.1%).
- •Grosse Pointe South High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.7).
- •Grosse Pointe South High School is the larger school with 1,123 students compared with 570.
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 Grosse Pointe South High School better than Pierce Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Grosse Pointe South High School ranks higher (83.6 vs 72.8 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 Grosse Pointe South High School and Pierce Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grosse Pointe South High School: 1,123. Pierce Middle School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grosse Pointe South High School and Pierce Middle School rank in Michigan?
Grosse Pointe South High School is 5th of 591 and Pierce Middle School is 70th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).