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Fulton High School vs. Alma Senior High School

Should you attend Fulton High School or Alma Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fulton High School
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Alma Senior High School
1500 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Fulton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 154 students in grades 9-12, Fulton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 549 students in grades 9-12, Alma Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
154 students
549 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fulton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alma Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fulton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alma Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fulton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alma Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fulton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fulton Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alma Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alma School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2067 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1264 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fulton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alma Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fulton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fulton Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alma School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fulton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fulton Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alma School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alma School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in MI)
80-84%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fulton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fulton Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alma Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Alma School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fulton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alma Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
42
140
Grade 10 Students
42
136
Grade 11 Students
42
138
Grade 12 Students
28
135

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fulton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fulton Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1997-98 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alma Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alma School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fulton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fulton Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alma Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alma School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fulton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fulton Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alma Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alma School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fulton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fulton Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alma Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alma School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fulton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fulton Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alma Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alma School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fulton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fulton Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alma Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alma School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fulton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fulton Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alma Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alma School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fulton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fulton Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alma Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alma School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fulton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fulton Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alma Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alma School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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