Highlander Way Middle School vs Lowell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 119 km 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
Lowell Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students
| Measure | Highlander Way Middle School Howell, Michigan | Lowell Middle School Lowell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #170 of 485 | #84 of 485 |
| National rank | #5931 of 15,369 | #3283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 789 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| city | Howell | Lowell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 57.9).
- •Lowell Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Lowell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Lowell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 23.1%).
- •Highlander Way Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.3).
- •Lowell Middle School is the larger school with 790 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 Lowell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Middle School ranks higher (70.3 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 Lowell Middle School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Howell and Lowell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlander Way Middle School: 789. Lowell Middle School: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlander Way Middle School and Lowell Middle School rank in Michigan?
Highlander Way Middle School is 170th of 485 and Lowell Middle School is 84th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).