Heritage Elementary School vs Kurtz Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
448 students
Kurtz Elementary School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary School Highland, Michigan | Kurtz Elementary School Milford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 1,581 | #476 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #11870 of 50,301 | #18404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 448 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Highland | Milford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 59.7).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 28.5%).
- •Kurtz Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.6).
- •Heritage Elementary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 400.
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 Heritage Elementary School better than Kurtz Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 59.7 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 Heritage Elementary School and Kurtz Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Highland and Milford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary School: 448. Kurtz Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary School and Kurtz Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Heritage Elementary School is 292nd of 1,581 and Kurtz Elementary School is 476th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).