Hancock MiddleHigh School vs Houghton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock MiddleHigh School
Hancock · Public high · Grades 6–12
292 students
Houghton Elementary School
Houghton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
618 students
| Measure | Hancock MiddleHigh School Hancock, Michigan | Houghton Elementary School Houghton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #157 of 591 | #160 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5650 of 16,910 | #7595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 292 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 76% |
| city | Hancock | Houghton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 60.6).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 44%).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 40.4%).
- •Hancock MiddleHigh School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.2).
- •Houghton Elementary School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 292.
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 Hancock MiddleHigh School better than Houghton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Houghton Elementary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 60.6 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 Hancock MiddleHigh School and Houghton Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Hancock and Houghton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock MiddleHigh School: 292. Houghton Elementary School: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock MiddleHigh School and Houghton Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Hancock MiddleHigh School is 157th of 591 and Houghton Elementary School is 160th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).