Otsego Middle School vs Plainwell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otsego Middle School
Otsego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
Plainwell High School
Plainwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
828 students
| Measure | Otsego Middle School Otsego, Michigan | Plainwell High School Plainwell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 485 | #125 of 591 |
| National rank | #4629 of 15,369 | #4756 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 542 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| city | Otsego | Plainwell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.9 vs 64.1).
- •Plainwell High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Plainwell High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Plainwell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 37.5%).
- •Otsego Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.2).
- •Plainwell High School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 542.
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 Otsego Middle School better than Plainwell High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Otsego Middle School and Plainwell High School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Otsego and Plainwell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otsego Middle School: 542. Plainwell High School: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otsego Middle School and Plainwell High School rank in Michigan?
Otsego Middle School is 123rd of 485 and Plainwell High School is 125th of 591 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).