Shumate Middle School vs Thomas Simpson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shumate Middle School
Rockwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students
Thomas Simpson Middle School
Flat Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
417 students
| Measure | Shumate Middle School Rockwood, Michigan | Thomas Simpson Middle School Flat Rock, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 485 | #319 of 485 |
| National rank | #7398 of 15,369 | #10099 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 839 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Rockwood | Flat Rock |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shumate Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 38.8).
- •Shumate Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Shumate Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Shumate Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 44.8%).
- •Thomas Simpson Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.5).
- •Shumate Middle School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 417.
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 Shumate Middle School better than Thomas Simpson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shumate Middle School ranks higher (51.2 vs 38.8 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 Shumate Middle School and Thomas Simpson Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Rockwood and Flat Rock in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shumate Middle School: 839. Thomas Simpson Middle School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shumate Middle School and Thomas Simpson Middle School rank in Michigan?
Shumate Middle School is 217th of 485 and Thomas Simpson Middle School is 319th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).