Hemlock Elementary School vs Merrill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hemlock Elementary School
Hemlock · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
129 students
Merrill Middle School
Merrill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
97 students
| Measure | Hemlock Elementary School Hemlock, Michigan | Merrill Middle School Merrill, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 1,581 | #313 of 485 |
| National rank | #10003 of 50,301 | #9998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 129 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 129 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Hemlock | Merrill |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hemlock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 39.2).
- •Hemlock Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 52.6%).
- •Hemlock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Hemlock Elementary School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 97.
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 Hemlock Elementary School better than Merrill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hemlock Elementary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 39.2 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 Hemlock Elementary School and Merrill Middle School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Hemlock and Merrill in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hemlock Elementary School: 129. Merrill Middle School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hemlock Elementary School and Merrill Middle School rank in Michigan?
Hemlock Elementary School is 234th of 1,581 and Merrill Middle School is 313th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).