Kent City Middle School vs Sparta Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent City Middle School
Kent City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
Sparta Senior High School
Sparta · Public high · Grades 9–12
778 students
| Measure | Kent City Middle School Kent City, Michigan | Sparta Senior High School Sparta, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 485 | #225 of 591 |
| National rank | #9488 of 15,369 | #7526 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 290 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Kent City | Sparta |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparta Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 41.5).
- •Sparta Senior High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Sparta Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Sparta Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 60%).
- •Sparta Senior High School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.3).
- •Sparta Senior High School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 290.
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 Kent City Middle School better than Sparta Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sparta Senior High School ranks higher (53.3 vs 41.5 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 Kent City Middle School and Sparta Senior High School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Kent City and Sparta in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent City Middle School: 290. Sparta Senior High School: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent City Middle School and Sparta Senior High School rank in Michigan?
Kent City Middle School is 292nd of 485 and Sparta Senior High School is 225th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).