Malow Junior High School vs Shelby Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malow Junior High School
Shelby Township · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,084 students
Shelby Junior High School
Shelby Township · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,073 students
| Measure | Malow Junior High School Shelby Township, Michigan | Shelby Junior High School Shelby Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 485 | #104 of 485 |
| National rank | #2798 of 15,369 | #4025 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 1,084 | 1,073 |
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 1,073 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 55% |
| city | Shelby Township | Shelby Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malow Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 66.9).
- •Malow Junior High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Malow Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Malow Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 27.8%).
- •Malow Junior High School does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 22.8).
- •Malow Junior High School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 1,073.
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 Malow Junior High School better than Shelby Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Malow Junior High School ranks higher (72.7 vs 66.9 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 Malow Junior High School and Shelby Junior High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Shelby Township and Shelby Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malow Junior High School: 1,084. Shelby Junior High School: 1,073. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malow Junior High School and Shelby Junior High School rank in Michigan?
Malow Junior High School is 71st of 485 and Shelby Junior High School is 104th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).