Hillsdale High School vs Hillsdale Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsdale High School
Hillsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
370 students
Hillsdale Preparatory School
Hillsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
60 students
| Measure | Hillsdale High School Hillsdale, Michigan | Hillsdale Preparatory School Hillsdale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 591 | #888 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #10204 of 16,910 | #30698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 370 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Hillsdale | Hillsdale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsdale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 41.9).
- •Hillsdale Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Hillsdale High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Hillsdale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 71.7%).
- •Hillsdale Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 18.5).
- •Hillsdale High School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 60.
- •Hillsdale High School is a public school while Hillsdale Preparatory School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hillsdale High School better than Hillsdale Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsdale High School ranks higher (43.0 vs 41.9 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 Hillsdale High School and Hillsdale Preparatory School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hillsdale and Hillsdale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillsdale High School: 370. Hillsdale Preparatory School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillsdale High School and Hillsdale Preparatory School rank in Michigan?
Hillsdale High School is 340th of 591 and Hillsdale Preparatory School is 888th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).