Harbor Springs High School vs Ottawa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor Springs High School
Harbor Spgs · Public high · Grades 9–12
260 students
Ottawa Elementary School
Petoskey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
| Measure | Harbor Springs High School Harbor Spgs, Michigan | Ottawa Elementary School Petoskey, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 591 | #308 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1239 of 16,910 | #12376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 260 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Harbor Spgs | Petoskey |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Springs High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 68.5).
- •Harbor Springs High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Harbor Springs High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Harbor Springs High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 40.8%).
- •Ottawa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.4).
- •Harbor Springs High School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 250.
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 Springs High School better than Ottawa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Springs High School ranks higher (80.2 vs 68.5 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 Harbor Springs High School and Ottawa Elementary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Harbor Spgs and Petoskey in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor Springs High School: 260. Ottawa Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor Springs High School and Ottawa Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Harbor Springs High School is 16th of 591 and Ottawa Elementary School is 308th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).