Highlander Way Middle School vs Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.0 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
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
Howell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Highlander Way Middle School Howell, Michigan | Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary Howell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #170 of 485 | #252 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5931 of 15,369 | #10542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 789 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| city | Howell | Howell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 57.9).
- •Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 23.1%).
- •Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.5).
- •Highlander Way Middle School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 416.
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 Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary ranks higher (71.1 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 Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Howell and Howell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlander Way Middle School: 789. Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlander Way Middle School and Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary rank in Michigan?
Highlander Way Middle School is 170th of 485 and Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary is 252nd of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).