Highland Elementary School vs Muir Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
Muir Middle School
Milford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
656 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Highland, Michigan | Muir Middle School Milford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,581 | #99 of 485 |
| National rank | #30150 of 50,301 | #3791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 292 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| city | Highland | Milford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muir Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 42.7).
- •Muir Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Muir Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Muir Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 55.8%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.3).
- •Muir Middle School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 292.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Muir Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Muir Middle School ranks higher (68.0 vs 42.7 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 Highland Elementary School and Muir Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Highland and Milford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 292. Muir Middle School: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Muir Middle School rank in Michigan?
Highland Elementary School is 869th of 1,581 and Muir Middle School is 99th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).