Hartford Middle School vs Watervliet Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartford Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
Watervliet Senior High School
Watervliet · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
| Measure | Hartford Middle School Hartford, Michigan | Watervliet Senior High School Watervliet, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 485 | #430 of 591 |
| National rank | #14565 of 15,369 | #12672 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 22% |
| city | Hartford | Watervliet |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watervliet Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 15.0).
- •Watervliet Senior High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Watervliet Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Watervliet Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 80.7%).
- •Watervliet Senior High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.9).
- •Watervliet Senior High School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 321.
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 Middle School better than Watervliet Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Watervliet Senior High School ranks higher (33.0 vs 15.0 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 Middle School and Watervliet Senior High School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Hartford and Watervliet in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartford Middle School: 321. Watervliet Senior High School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartford Middle School and Watervliet Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Hartford Middle School is 452nd of 485 and Watervliet Senior High School is 430th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).