Jackson Preparatory Early College vs Muskegon Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Jackson · Charter high · Grades 6–12
260 students
Muskegon Heights Academy
Muskegon · Charter high · Grades 6–12
253 students
| Measure | Jackson Preparatory Early College Jackson, Michigan | Muskegon Heights Academy Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 591 | #577 of 591 |
| National rank | #9882 of 16,910 | #16648 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 260 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 2.5% |
| city | Jackson | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 9.5).
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 91.3%).
- •Muskegon Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.0).
- •Jackson Preparatory Early College is the larger school with 260 students compared with 253.
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 Preparatory Early College better than Muskegon Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Preparatory Early College ranks higher (44.2 vs 9.5 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 Preparatory Early College and Muskegon Heights Academy?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Preparatory Early College: 260. Muskegon Heights Academy: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Preparatory Early College and Muskegon Heights Academy rank in Michigan?
Jackson Preparatory Early College is 328th of 591 and Muskegon Heights Academy is 577th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).