Harbor Lights Middle School vs North Rockford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor Lights Middle School
Holland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
North Rockford Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
908 students
| Measure | Harbor Lights Middle School Holland, Michigan | North Rockford Middle School Rockford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #224 of 485 | #55 of 485 |
| National rank | #7770 of 15,369 | #2322 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 903 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| city | Holland | Rockford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Rockford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 49.4).
- •North Rockford Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •North Rockford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •North Rockford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 52.8%).
- •North Rockford Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.1).
- •North Rockford Middle School is the larger school with 908 students compared with 903.
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 Harbor Lights Middle School better than North Rockford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Rockford Middle School ranks higher (75.2 vs 49.4 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 Harbor Lights Middle School and North Rockford Middle School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Holland and Rockford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor Lights Middle School: 903. North Rockford Middle School: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor Lights Middle School and North Rockford Middle School rank in Michigan?
Harbor Lights Middle School is 224th of 485 and North Rockford Middle School is 55th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).