Benton Harbor High School vs St Joseph High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
469 students
St Joseph High School
Saint Joseph · Public high · Grades 9–12
933 students
| Measure | Benton Harbor High School Benton Harbor, Michigan | St Joseph High School Saint Joseph, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #560 of 591 | #62 of 591 |
| National rank | #16477 of 16,910 | #2977 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 469 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 56% |
| city | Benton Harbor | Saint Joseph |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Joseph High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 11.5).
- •St Joseph High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 2.5%).
- •St Joseph High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 2.5%).
- •St Joseph High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 94.2%).
- •Benton Harbor High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.4).
- •St Joseph High School is the larger school with 933 students compared with 469.
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 Benton Harbor High School better than St Joseph High School?
On the Success Index (US), St Joseph High School ranks higher (71.3 vs 11.5 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 Benton Harbor High School and St Joseph High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Saint Joseph in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Harbor High School: 469. St Joseph High School: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Harbor High School and St Joseph High School rank in Michigan?
Benton Harbor High School is 560th of 591 and St Joseph High School is 62nd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).