Hoover Middle School vs Northern Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Middle School
Taylor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
515 students
Northern Hills Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 7–8
515 students
| Measure | Hoover Middle School Taylor, Michigan | Northern Hills Middle School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #435 of 485 | #18 of 485 |
| National rank | #13878 of 15,369 | #1185 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 515 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 70% |
| city | Taylor | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Hills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 19.4).
- •Northern Hills Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 16%).
- •Northern Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 26%).
- •Northern Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 87%).
- •Hoover Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.4).
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 Hoover Middle School better than Northern Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Hills Middle School ranks higher (81.9 vs 19.4 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 Hoover Middle School and Northern Hills Middle School?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Taylor and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Middle School: 515. Northern Hills Middle School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Middle School and Northern Hills Middle School rank in Michigan?
Hoover Middle School is 435th of 485 and Northern Hills Middle School is 18th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).