Amherst Middle vs Howards Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amherst Middle
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 5–8
257 students
Howards Grove Middle
Howards Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–8
256 students
| Measure | Amherst Middle Amherst, Wisconsin | Howards Grove Middle Howards Grove, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #96 of 359 | #37 of 359 |
| National rank | #4370 of 15,369 | #2204 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 257 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 64% |
| city | Amherst | Howards Grove |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howards Grove Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 65.0).
- •Howards Grove Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Howards Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Howards Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 28%).
- •Amherst Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.2).
- •Amherst Middle is the larger school with 257 students compared with 256.
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 Amherst Middle better than Howards Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Howards Grove Middle ranks higher (75.9 vs 65.0 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 Amherst Middle and Howards Grove Middle?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Howards Grove in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amherst Middle: 257. Howards Grove Middle: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amherst Middle and Howards Grove Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Amherst Middle is 96th of 359 and Howards Grove Middle is 37th of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).