Hartford High School vs Watervliet Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartford High School
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
379 students
Watervliet Middle School
Watervliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Hartford High School Hartford, Michigan | Watervliet Middle School Watervliet, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 591 | #311 of 485 |
| National rank | #14960 of 16,910 | #9960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 379 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 39% |
| city | Hartford | Watervliet |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watervliet Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 21.9).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 70.7%).
- •Watervliet Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.9).
- •Hartford High School is the larger school with 379 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 Hartford High School better than Watervliet Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Watervliet Middle School ranks higher (39.4 vs 21.9 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 Hartford High School and Watervliet Middle School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Watervliet in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartford High School: 379. Watervliet Middle School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartford High School and Watervliet Middle School rank in Michigan?
Hartford High School is 507th of 591 and Watervliet Middle School is 311th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).