Highlands School vs Northview High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 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
Northview High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,078 students
| Measure | Highlands School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Northview High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 485 | #195 of 591 |
| National rank | #4491 of 15,369 | #6637 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 445 | 1,078 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 1,078 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 56.7).
- •Highlands School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Northview High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Northview High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 35.3%).
- •Highlands School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.0).
- •Northview High School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 445.
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 Northview High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands School ranks higher (64.5 vs 56.7 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 Northview High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands School: 445. Northview High School: 1,078. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands School and Northview High School rank in Michigan?
Highlands School is 119th of 485 and Northview High School is 195th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).