Thornapple Kellogg Middle School vs Wayland Union Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
Middleville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
Wayland Union Middle School
Wayland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
611 students
| Measure | Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Middleville, Michigan | Wayland Union Middle School Wayland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 485 | #142 of 485 |
| National rank | #6042 of 15,369 | #5096 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 693 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| city | Middleville | Wayland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayland Union Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 57.4).
- •Wayland Union Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Thornapple Kellogg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Wayland Union Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 39.1%).
- •Wayland Union Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.8).
- •Thornapple Kellogg Middle School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 611.
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 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School better than Wayland Union Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wayland Union Middle School ranks higher (61.8 vs 57.4 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 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and Wayland Union Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Middleville and Wayland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School: 693. Wayland Union Middle School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thornapple Kellogg Middle School and Wayland Union Middle School rank in Michigan?
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School is 173rd of 485 and Wayland Union Middle School is 142nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).