Hastings High School vs Star Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings High School
Hastings · Public high · Grades 9–12
804 students
Star Elementary School
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
| Measure | Hastings High School Hastings, Michigan | Star Elementary School Hastings, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 591 | #727 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9758 of 16,910 | #25920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 804 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Star Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 44.7).
- •Star Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Hastings High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 48.8%).
- •Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.7).
- •Hastings High School is the larger school with 804 students compared with 287.
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 Hastings High School better than Star Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Star Elementary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 44.7 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 Hastings High School and Star Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hastings High School: 804. Star Elementary School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hastings High School and Star Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Hastings High School is 321st of 591 and Star Elementary School is 727th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).