Highland Elementary School vs Spring Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 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
Spring Mills Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Highland, Michigan | Spring Mills Elementary School Highland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,581 | #718 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #30150 of 50,301 | #25527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 292 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.8% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Highland | Highland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Mills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 42.7).
- •Spring Mills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Spring Mills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 55.8%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.3).
- •Spring Mills Elementary School is the larger school with 424 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 Spring Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Mills Elementary School ranks higher (49.5 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 Spring Mills Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Highland and Highland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 292. Spring Mills Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Spring Mills Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Highland Elementary School is 869th of 1,581 and Spring Mills Elementary School is 718th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).