Jackson High School vs Northwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
989 students
Northwest High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
958 students
| Measure | Jackson High School Jackson, Michigan | Northwest High School Jackson, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 591 | #357 of 591 |
| National rank | #12725 of 16,910 | #10592 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 989 | 958 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 958 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 32.7).
- •Northwest High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Northwest High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 61.8%).
- •Jackson High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.8).
- •Jackson High School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 958.
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 Jackson High School better than Northwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High School ranks higher (41.5 vs 32.7 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 Jackson High School and Northwest High School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson High School: 989. Northwest High School: 958. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson High School and Northwest High School rank in Michigan?
Jackson High School is 432nd of 591 and Northwest High School is 357th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).