Alpena High School vs Escanaba JuniorSenior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 292 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
Escanaba JuniorSenior High School
Escanaba · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,089 students
| Measure | Alpena High School Alpena, Michigan | Escanaba JuniorSenior High School Escanaba, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 591 | #329 of 591 |
| National rank | #8465 of 16,910 | #9906 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,091 | 1,089 |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | 1,089 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Alpena | Escanaba |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpena High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 44.1).
- •Alpena High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Alpena High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Escanaba JuniorSenior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 58.3%).
- •Alpena High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.2).
- •Alpena High School is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 1,089.
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 Escanaba JuniorSenior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alpena High School ranks higher (49.6 vs 44.1 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 Escanaba JuniorSenior High School?
About 292 km in a straight line, between Alpena and Escanaba in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpena High School: 1,091. Escanaba JuniorSenior High School: 1,089. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpena High School and Escanaba JuniorSenior High School rank in Michigan?
Alpena High School is 265th of 591 and Escanaba JuniorSenior High School is 329th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).