AD Johnston JrSr High School vs Merrill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 565 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AD Johnston JrSr High School
Bessemer · Public high · Grades 7–12
164 students
Merrill High School
Merrill · Public high · Grades 9–12
165 students
| Measure | AD Johnston JrSr High School Bessemer, Michigan | Merrill High School Merrill, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 591 | #439 of 591 |
| National rank | #11447 of 16,910 | #12918 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 164 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 164 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| city | Bessemer | Merrill |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AD Johnston JrSr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 31.9).
- •AD Johnston JrSr High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •AD Johnston JrSr High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44.5%).
- •Merrill High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 62.2%).
- •AD Johnston JrSr High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.3).
- •Merrill High School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 164.
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 AD Johnston JrSr High School better than Merrill High School?
On the Success Index (US), AD Johnston JrSr High School ranks higher (38.0 vs 31.9 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 AD Johnston JrSr High School and Merrill High School?
About 565 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Merrill in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AD Johnston JrSr High School: 164. Merrill High School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AD Johnston JrSr High School and Merrill High School rank in Michigan?
AD Johnston JrSr High School is 386th of 591 and Merrill High School is 439th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).