Alpena High School vs Thunder Bay Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 824 m 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
Thunder Bay Junior High School
Alpena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Alpena High School Alpena, Michigan | Thunder Bay Junior High School Alpena, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 591 | #327 of 485 |
| National rank | #8465 of 16,910 | #10313 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,091 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| city | Alpena | Alpena |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpena High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 37.8).
- •Alpena High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Alpena High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 44%).
- •Alpena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 63.9%).
- •Thunder Bay Junior High School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.2).
- •Alpena High School is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 796.
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 Thunder Bay Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Alpena High School ranks higher (49.6 vs 37.8 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 Alpena High School and Thunder Bay Junior High School?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Alpena and Alpena in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpena High School: 1,091. Thunder Bay Junior High School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpena High School and Thunder Bay Junior High School rank in Michigan?
Alpena High School is 265th of 591 and Thunder Bay Junior High School is 327th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).