Dr Martin Luther King Academy vs Muskegon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Muskegon · Charter elementary · Grades 3–5
105 students
Muskegon High School
Muskegon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,003 students
| Measure | Dr Martin Luther King Academy Muskegon, Michigan | Muskegon High School Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1464 of 1,581 | #540 of 591 |
| National rank | #48557 of 50,301 | #15994 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 105 | 1,003 |
| Enrollment | 105 | 1,003 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muskegon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.5 vs 12.8).
- •Muskegon High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Muskegon High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Muskegon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 86.7%).
- •Dr Martin Luther King Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 22.3).
- •Muskegon High School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 105.
- •Dr Martin Luther King Academy is a charter school while Muskegon 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 Dr Martin Luther King Academy better than Muskegon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Muskegon High School ranks higher (15.5 vs 12.8 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 Dr Martin Luther King Academy and Muskegon High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy: 105. Muskegon High School: 1,003. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Martin Luther King Academy and Muskegon High School rank in Michigan?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is 1464th of 1,581 and Muskegon High School is 540th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).