Hickory Woods Elementary School vs James R Geisler Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Woods Elementary School
Novi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
James R Geisler Middle School
Commerce Township · Public high · Grades 6–12
620 students
| Measure | Hickory Woods Elementary School Novi, Michigan | James R Geisler Middle School Commerce Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 1,581 | #188 of 591 |
| National rank | #13292 of 50,301 | #6384 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 499 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 53% |
| city | Novi | Commerce Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 57.7).
- •Hickory Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •James R Geisler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Hickory Woods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 40%).
- •Hickory Woods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.2).
- •James R Geisler Middle School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 499.
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 Hickory Woods Elementary School better than James R Geisler Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Woods Elementary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 57.7 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 Hickory Woods Elementary School and James R Geisler Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Novi and Commerce Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Woods Elementary School: 499. James R Geisler Middle School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Woods Elementary School and James R Geisler Middle School rank in Michigan?
Hickory Woods Elementary School is 336th of 1,581 and James R Geisler Middle School is 188th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).