Lawton Middle School vs Paw Paw Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawton Middle School
Lawton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
325 students
Paw Paw Middle School
Paw Paw · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
| Measure | Lawton Middle School Lawton, Michigan | Paw Paw Middle School Paw Paw, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 485 | #202 of 485 |
| National rank | #9580 of 15,369 | #6961 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| city | Lawton | Paw Paw |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paw Paw Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 41.1).
- •Lawton Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Paw Paw Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Paw Paw Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 61.2%).
- •Lawton Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.4).
- •Paw Paw Middle School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 325.
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 Lawton Middle School better than Paw Paw Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paw Paw Middle School ranks higher (53.2 vs 41.1 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 Lawton Middle School and Paw Paw Middle School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Lawton and Paw Paw in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Middle School: 325. Paw Paw Middle School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Middle School and Paw Paw Middle School rank in Michigan?
Lawton Middle School is 295th of 485 and Paw Paw Middle School is 202nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).