AD Johnston JrSr High School vs WakefieldMarenisco School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.9 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
WakefieldMarenisco School
Wakefield · Public other · Grades PK–12
236 students
| Measure | AD Johnston JrSr High School Bessemer, Michigan | WakefieldMarenisco School Wakefield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #386 of 591 | – |
| National rank | #11447 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 164 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 164 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Bessemer | Wakefield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AD Johnston JrSr High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •WakefieldMarenisco School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 62.2%).
- •AD Johnston JrSr High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
- •WakefieldMarenisco School is the larger school with 236 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 WakefieldMarenisco School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are AD Johnston JrSr High School and WakefieldMarenisco School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Wakefield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AD Johnston JrSr High School: 164. WakefieldMarenisco School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AD Johnston JrSr High School and WakefieldMarenisco School rank in Michigan?
AD Johnston JrSr High School is 386th of 591 and WakefieldMarenisco School is unranked among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).