Highlander Way Middle School vs Southwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 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
Southwest Elementary School
Howell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
| Measure | Highlander Way Middle School Howell, Michigan | Southwest Elementary School Howell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 485 | #551 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5931 of 15,369 | #20558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 789 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | Howell | Howell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlander Way Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 56.6).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Highlander Way Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 38.2%).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.5).
- •Highlander Way Middle School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 526.
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 Southwest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlander Way Middle School ranks higher (57.9 vs 56.6 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 Southwest Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Howell and Howell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlander Way Middle School: 789. Southwest Elementary School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlander Way Middle School and Southwest Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Highlander Way Middle School is 170th of 485 and Southwest Elementary School is 551st of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).