Loy Norrix High School vs Portage North Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loy Norrix High School
Kalamazoo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,785 students
Portage North Middle School
Portage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
| Measure | Loy Norrix High School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Portage North Middle School Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 591 | #133 of 485 |
| National rank | #11745 of 16,910 | #4894 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,785 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 1,785 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 50% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage North Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 36.9).
- •Portage North Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Portage North Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Portage North Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 53.4%).
- •Portage North Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 22.6).
- •Loy Norrix High School is the larger school with 1,785 students compared with 609.
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 Loy Norrix High School better than Portage North Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Portage North Middle School ranks higher (62.7 vs 36.9 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 Loy Norrix High School and Portage North Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loy Norrix High School: 1,785. Portage North Middle School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loy Norrix High School and Portage North Middle School rank in Michigan?
Loy Norrix High School is 397th of 591 and Portage North Middle School is 133rd of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).