Harbor Springs Middle School vs Shay Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 97 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor Springs Middle School
Harbor Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
233 students
Shay Elementary School
Harbor Spgs · Public elementary · Grades K–4
258 students
| Measure | Harbor Springs Middle School Harbor Springs, Michigan | Shay Elementary School Harbor Spgs, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #67 of 485 | #52 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2629 of 15,369 | #3763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 233 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Harbor Springs | Harbor Spgs |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shay Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 73.5).
- •Harbor Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 23.3%).
- •Shay Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.7).
- •Shay Elementary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 233.
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 Middle School better than Shay Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shay Elementary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 73.5 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 Middle School and Shay Elementary School?
About 97 m in a straight line, between Harbor Springs and Harbor Spgs in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor Springs Middle School: 233. Shay Elementary School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor Springs Middle School and Shay Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Harbor Springs Middle School is 67th of 485 and Shay Elementary School is 52nd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).