Highlander Way Middle School vs Howell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 568 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlander Way Middle School
Howell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students
Howell High School
Howell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,964 students
| Measure | Highlander Way Middle School Howell, Michigan | Howell High School Howell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 485 | #168 of 591 |
| National rank | #5931 of 15,369 | #6008 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 789 | 1,964 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 1,964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Howell | Howell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howell High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 57.9).
- •Highlander Way Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Howell High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Howell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 23.1%).
- •Highlander Way Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.3).
- •Howell High School is the larger school with 1,964 students compared with 789.
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 Highlander Way Middle School better than Howell High School?
On the Success Index (US), Howell High School ranks higher (59.2 vs 57.9 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 Highlander Way Middle School and Howell High School?
About 568 m in a straight line, between Howell and Howell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlander Way Middle School: 789. Howell High School: 1,964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlander Way Middle School and Howell High School rank in Michigan?
Highlander Way Middle School is 170th of 485 and Howell High School is 168th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).