Harper Woods Middle School vs South Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harper Woods Middle School
Harper Woods · Public middle · Grades 6–8
353 students
South Lake Middle School
Saint Clair Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Harper Woods Middle School Harper Woods, Michigan | South Lake Middle School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 485 | #414 of 485 |
| National rank | #15156 of 15,369 | #13149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 353 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 15% |
| city | Harper Woods | Saint Clair Shores |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 9.2).
- •South Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 9%).
- •South Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •South Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 86.1%).
- •South Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 22.1).
- •Harper Woods Middle School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 309.
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 Harper Woods Middle School better than South Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Lake Middle School ranks higher (23.4 vs 9.2 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 Harper Woods Middle School and South Lake Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Harper Woods and Saint Clair Shores in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Woods Middle School: 353. South Lake Middle School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Woods Middle School and South Lake Middle School rank in Michigan?
Harper Woods Middle School is 480th of 485 and South Lake Middle School is 414th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).