Charles Hackley Middle School vs Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Hackley Middle School
Muskegon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building
Muskegon · Charter high · Grades 6–12
19 students
| Measure | Charles Hackley Middle School Muskegon, Michigan | Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 485 | – |
| National rank | #15161 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 774 | 19 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 19 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | – |
| Math proficiency | 11% | – |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 9.1).
- •Charles Hackley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 89.5%).
- •Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 20.9).
- •Charles Hackley Middle School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 19.
- •Charles Hackley Middle School is a public school while Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building is a charter 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 Charles Hackley Middle School better than Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building?
On the Success Index (US), Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building ranks higher (29.9 vs 9.1 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 Charles Hackley Middle School and Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Hackley Middle School: 774. Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building: 19. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Hackley Middle School and Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building rank in Michigan?
Charles Hackley Middle School is 481st of 485 and Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building is unranked among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).