Seneca Middle School vs Shelby Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seneca Middle School
Macomb · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,078 students
Shelby Junior High School
Shelby Township · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,073 students
| Measure | Seneca Middle School Macomb, Michigan | Shelby Junior High School Shelby Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 485 | #104 of 485 |
| National rank | #4520 of 15,369 | #4025 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 1,078 | 1,073 |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | 1,073 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| city | Macomb | Shelby Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelby Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 64.4).
- •Shelby Junior High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Shelby Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Seneca Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 27.8%).
- •Seneca Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 22.8).
- •Seneca Middle School is the larger school with 1,078 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 Seneca Middle School better than Shelby Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shelby Junior High School ranks higher (66.9 vs 64.4 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 Seneca Middle School and Shelby Junior High School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Macomb and Shelby Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Seneca Middle School: 1,078. Shelby Junior High School: 1,073. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Seneca Middle School and Shelby Junior High School rank in Michigan?
Seneca Middle School is 121st of 485 and Shelby Junior High School is 104th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).