Merritt Academy vs New Haven High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merritt Academy
New Haven · Charter other · Grades PK–12
549 students
New Haven High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
314 students
| Measure | Merritt Academy New Haven, Michigan | New Haven High School New Haven, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #370 of 591 |
| National rank | – | #10896 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 549 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 27% |
| city | New Haven | New Haven |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Academy does better on math proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 51.6%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.0).
- •Merritt Academy is the larger school with 549 students compared with 314.
- •Merritt Academy is a charter school while New Haven 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 Merritt Academy better than New Haven High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Merritt Academy and New Haven High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between New Haven and New Haven in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Academy: 549. New Haven High School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Academy and New Haven High School rank in Michigan?
Merritt Academy is unranked and New Haven High School is 370th of 591 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).