Howell High School vs Southwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell High School
Howell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,964 students
Southwest Elementary School
Howell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
| Measure | Howell High School Howell, Michigan | Southwest Elementary School Howell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 591 | #551 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6008 of 16,910 | #20558 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,964 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 1,964 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 49% |
| city | Howell | Howell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howell High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 56.6).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Howell High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Howell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 38.2%).
- •Southwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.3).
- •Howell High School is the larger school with 1,964 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 Howell High School better than Southwest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Howell High School ranks higher (59.2 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 Howell High School and Southwest Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Howell and Howell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell High School: 1,964. Southwest Elementary School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell High School and Southwest Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Howell High School is 168th of 591 and Southwest Elementary School is 551st of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).