Hemlock Middle School vs Merrill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hemlock Middle School
Hemlock · Public middle · Grades 5–8
350 students
Merrill Middle School
Merrill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
97 students
| Measure | Hemlock Middle School Hemlock, Michigan | Merrill Middle School Merrill, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 485 | #313 of 485 |
| National rank | #6228 of 15,369 | #9998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| city | Hemlock | Merrill |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hemlock Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 39.2).
- •Hemlock Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Hemlock Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Hemlock Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 52.6%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.5).
- •Hemlock Middle School is the larger school with 350 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 Middle School better than Merrill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hemlock Middle School ranks higher (56.5 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 Middle School and Merrill Middle School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Hemlock and Merrill in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hemlock Middle School: 350. Merrill Middle School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hemlock Middle School and Merrill Middle School rank in Michigan?
Hemlock Middle School is 178th of 485 and Merrill Middle School is 313th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).