Alpena High School vs Besser Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpena High School
Alpena · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,091 students
Besser Elementary School
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Alpena High School Alpena, Michigan | Besser Elementary School Alpena, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 591 | #1068 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8465 of 16,910 | #36164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,091 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 33% |
| city | Alpena | Alpena |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpena High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 33.6).
- •Alpena High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •Alpena High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Alpena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 59.4%).
- •Alpena High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.8).
- •Alpena High School is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 470.
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 Alpena High School better than Besser Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alpena High School ranks higher (49.6 vs 33.6 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 Alpena High School and Besser Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Alpena and Alpena in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpena High School: 1,091. Besser Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpena High School and Besser Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Alpena High School is 265th of 591 and Besser Elementary School is 1068th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).