Herrington School vs Pontiac Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herrington School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
Pontiac Middle School
Pontiac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
| Measure | Herrington School Pontiac, Michigan | Pontiac Middle School Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1526 of 1,581 | #461 of 485 |
| National rank | #49600 of 50,301 | #14795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 319 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 10% |
| city | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontiac Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.2 vs 9.4).
- •Herrington School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 10%).
- •Pontiac Middle School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Pontiac Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 85.9%).
- •Pontiac Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.3).
- •Pontiac Middle School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 319.
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 Herrington School better than Pontiac Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pontiac Middle School ranks higher (13.2 vs 9.4 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 Herrington School and Pontiac Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herrington School: 319. Pontiac Middle School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herrington School and Pontiac Middle School rank in Michigan?
Herrington School is 1526th of 1,581 and Pontiac Middle School is 461st of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).