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Birch Run High School vs Oakridge High School

A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 187 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureBirch Run High School
Birch Run, Michigan
Oakridge High School
Muskegon, Michigan
Success Index (US)
48
Lower 50%
40
Lower 50%
State rank#291 of 591#373 of 591
National rank#9047 of 16,910#11011 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeHighHigh
Year rangeGrades 9โ€“12Grades 9โ€“12
Students538539
Enrollment538539
Free/reduced-price lunch45.9%52.7%
Students per teacher19.916.8
Reading proficiency57%57%
Math proficiency37%22%
cityBirch RunMuskegon
stateMichiganMichigan
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The verdict

  • โ€ขBirch Run High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 39.8).
  • โ€ขBirch Run High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
  • โ€ขBirch Run High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 52.7%).
  • โ€ขOakridge High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.9).
  • โ€ขOakridge High School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 538.

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 Birch Run High School better than Oakridge High School?

On the Success Index (US), Birch Run High School ranks higher (47.5 vs 39.8 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 Birch Run High School and Oakridge High School?

About 187 km in a straight line, between Birch Run and Muskegon in Michigan.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Birch Run High School: 538. Oakridge High School: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Birch Run High School and Oakridge High School rank in Michigan?

Birch Run High School is 291st of 591 and Oakridge High School is 373rd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).