Hartford High School vs Watervliet Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 Senior High School
Watervliet · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
| Measure | Hartford High School Hartford, Michigan | Watervliet Senior High School Watervliet, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 591 | #430 of 591 |
| National rank | #14960 of 16,910 | #12672 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 379 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Hartford | Watervliet |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watervliet Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 21.9).
- •Watervliet Senior High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Watervliet Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Watervliet Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 70.7%).
- •Watervliet Senior High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.9).
- •Hartford High School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 360.
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 Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Watervliet Senior High School ranks higher (33.0 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 Senior High 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 Senior High School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartford High School and Watervliet Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Hartford High School is 507th of 591 and Watervliet Senior High School is 430th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).