Kennedy Middle School vs Middle School South
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Middle School
Saint Clair Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Middle School South
Harrison Township · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | Middle School South Harrison Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 485 | #317 of 485 |
| National rank | #8019 of 15,369 | #10091 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 710 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| city | Saint Clair Shores | Harrison Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 38.8).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Kennedy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 56.1%).
- •Middle School South does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.2).
- •Kennedy Middle School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 383.
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 Kennedy Middle School better than Middle School South?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Middle School ranks higher (48.3 vs 38.8 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 Kennedy Middle School and Middle School South?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Saint Clair Shores and Harrison Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle School: 710. Middle School South: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle School and Middle School South rank in Michigan?
Kennedy Middle School is 231st of 485 and Middle School South is 317th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).