Cardinal Elementary vs Orchard View High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 955 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Elementary
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students
Orchard View High School
Muskegon · Public high · Grades 9–12
543 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Muskegon, Michigan | Orchard View High School Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1215 of 1,581 | #466 of 591 |
| National rank | #40897 of 50,301 | #13892 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 611 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard View High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 26.2).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Orchard View High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Orchard View High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 71.2%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.5).
- •Cardinal Elementary is the larger school with 611 students compared with 543.
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 Cardinal Elementary better than Orchard View High School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard View High School ranks higher (27.4 vs 26.2 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 Cardinal Elementary and Orchard View High School?
About 955 m in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 611. Orchard View High School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and Orchard View High School rank in Michigan?
Cardinal Elementary is 1215th of 1,581 and Orchard View High School is 466th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).