Highlands School vs North Oakview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 5–6
445 students
North Oakview Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
346 students
| Measure | Highlands School Grand Rapids, Michigan | North Oakview Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 485 | #528 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4491 of 15,369 | #19735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 445 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 57.8).
- •Highlands School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Highlands School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •North Oakview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Highlands School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 346.
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 Highlands School better than North Oakview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands School ranks higher (64.5 vs 57.8 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 Highlands School and North Oakview Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands School: 445. North Oakview Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands School and North Oakview Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Highlands School is 119th of 485 and North Oakview Elementary School is 528th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).