Airport Senior High School vs Big Rapids High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 252 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Airport Senior High School
Carleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
760 students
Big Rapids High School
Big Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
755 students
| Measure | Airport Senior High School Carleton, Michigan | Big Rapids High School Big Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 591 | #221 of 591 |
| National rank | #9725 of 16,910 | #7437 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 760 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Carleton | Big Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Rapids High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 44.8).
- •Big Rapids High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Big Rapids High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 45.5%).
- •Airport Senior High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.4).
- •Airport Senior High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 755.
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 Airport Senior High School better than Big Rapids High School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Rapids High School ranks higher (53.5 vs 44.8 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 Airport Senior High School and Big Rapids High School?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Carleton and Big Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Airport Senior High School: 760. Big Rapids High School: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Airport Senior High School and Big Rapids High School rank in Michigan?
Airport Senior High School is 319th of 591 and Big Rapids High School is 221st of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).