Rochester High School vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rochester High School
Rochester Hills · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,682 students
West Middle School
Rochester Hills · Public high · Grades 6–12
784 students
| Measure | Rochester High School Rochester Hills, Michigan | West Middle School Rochester Hills, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 591 | #44 of 591 |
| National rank | #3240 of 16,910 | #2287 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,682 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 1,682 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 64% |
| city | Rochester Hills | Rochester Hills |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 70.3).
- •West Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 15.8%).
- •West Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.4).
- •Rochester High School is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 784.
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 Rochester High School better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Middle School ranks higher (74.3 vs 70.3 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 Rochester High School and West Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rochester Hills and Rochester Hills in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rochester High School: 1,682. West Middle School: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rochester High School and West Middle School rank in Michigan?
Rochester High School is 74th of 591 and West Middle School is 44th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).