Hart Middle School vs Shelby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hart Middle School
Hart · Public middle · Grades 5–8
381 students
Shelby Middle School
Shelby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students
| Measure | Hart Middle School Hart, Michigan | Shelby Middle School Shelby, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 485 | #397 of 485 |
| National rank | #12334 of 15,369 | #12662 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 28% |
| city | Hart | Shelby |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hart Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 26.1).
- •Shelby Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 21%).
- •Hart Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Shelby Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 74.5%).
- •Shelby Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Hart Middle School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 264.
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 Hart Middle School better than Shelby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hart Middle School ranks higher (27.8 vs 26.1 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 Hart Middle School and Shelby Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Hart and Shelby in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hart Middle School: 381. Shelby Middle School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hart Middle School and Shelby Middle School rank in Michigan?
Hart Middle School is 389th of 485 and Shelby Middle School is 397th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).