Blue Water Middle College Academy vs Port Huron Northern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Water Middle College Academy
Port Huron · Charter high · Grades 9–12
205 students
Port Huron Northern High School
Port Huron · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,089 students
| Measure | Blue Water Middle College Academy Port Huron, Michigan | Port Huron Northern High School Port Huron, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 591 | #289 of 591 |
| National rank | #4671 of 16,910 | #9015 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 205 | 1,089 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 1,089 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| city | Port Huron | Port Huron |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 47.7).
- •Port Huron Northern High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 58%).
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 39.5%).
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 20.9).
- •Port Huron Northern High School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 205.
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy is a charter school while Port Huron Northern High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Blue Water Middle College Academy better than Port Huron Northern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Water Middle College Academy ranks higher (64.4 vs 47.7 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 Blue Water Middle College Academy and Port Huron Northern High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Port Huron and Port Huron in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Water Middle College Academy: 205. Port Huron Northern High School: 1,089. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Water Middle College Academy and Port Huron Northern High School rank in Michigan?
Blue Water Middle College Academy is 121st of 591 and Port Huron Northern High School is 289th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).