Ionia High School vs Ionia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ionia High School
Ionia · Public high · Grades 9–12
774 students
Ionia Middle School
Ionia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
629 students
| Measure | Ionia High School Ionia, Michigan | Ionia Middle School Ionia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 591 | #252 of 485 |
| National rank | #10332 of 16,910 | #8648 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 774 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| city | Ionia | Ionia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ionia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 42.5).
- •Ionia Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Ionia High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Ionia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 57.6%).
- •Ionia Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.4).
- •Ionia High School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 629.
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 Ionia High School better than Ionia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ionia Middle School ranks higher (45.3 vs 42.5 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 Ionia High School and Ionia Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Ionia and Ionia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ionia High School: 774. Ionia Middle School: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ionia High School and Ionia Middle School rank in Michigan?
Ionia High School is 343rd of 591 and Ionia Middle School is 252nd of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).