Ludington High School vs Sault Area High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 324 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ludington High School
Ludington · Public high · Grades 9–12
687 students
Sault Area High School
Sault Sainte Marie · Public high · Grades 8–12
688 students
| Measure | Ludington High School Ludington, Michigan | Sault Area High School Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 591 | #239 of 591 |
| National rank | #5136 of 16,910 | #7858 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 687 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Ludington | Sault Sainte Marie |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ludington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 52.0).
- •Ludington High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Ludington High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Ludington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 35.2%).
- •Ludington High School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.7).
- •Sault Area High School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 687.
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 Ludington High School better than Sault Area High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ludington High School ranks higher (62.6 vs 52.0 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 Ludington High School and Sault Area High School?
About 324 km in a straight line, between Ludington and Sault Sainte Marie in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ludington High School: 687. Sault Area High School: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ludington High School and Sault Area High School rank in Michigan?
Ludington High School is 137th of 591 and Sault Area High School is 239th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).