John Glenn High School vs Petoskey High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 211 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Glenn High School
Bay City · Public high · Grades 9–12
864 students
Petoskey High School
Petoskey · Public high · Grades 9–12
862 students
| Measure | John Glenn High School Bay City, Michigan | Petoskey High School Petoskey, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #287 of 591 | #84 of 591 |
| National rank | #8946 of 16,910 | #3659 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 864 | 862 |
| Enrollment | 864 | 862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| city | Bay City | Petoskey |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petoskey High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 47.9).
- •Petoskey High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Petoskey High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Petoskey High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 31.5%).
- •Petoskey High School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 27.9).
- •John Glenn High School is the larger school with 864 students compared with 862.
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 John Glenn High School better than Petoskey High School?
On the Success Index (US), Petoskey High School ranks higher (68.6 vs 47.9 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 John Glenn High School and Petoskey High School?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Petoskey in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Glenn High School: 864. Petoskey High School: 862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Glenn High School and Petoskey High School rank in Michigan?
John Glenn High School is 287th of 591 and Petoskey High School is 84th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).