Merritt Academy vs Pontiac Academy for Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Michigan, United States, 42 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
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
Pontiac · Charter other · Grades K–12
553 students
| Measure | Merritt Academy New Haven, Michigan | Pontiac Academy for Excellence Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 549 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 5% |
| city | New Haven | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt Academy does better on math proficiency (56% vs 5%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 5%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 100%).
- •Merritt Academy does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 18.4).
- •Pontiac Academy for Excellence is the larger school with 553 students compared with 549.
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 Pontiac Academy for Excellence?
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 Pontiac Academy for Excellence?
About 42 km in a straight line, between New Haven and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merritt Academy: 549. Pontiac Academy for Excellence: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merritt Academy and Pontiac Academy for Excellence rank in Michigan?
Merritt Academy is unranked and Pontiac Academy for Excellence is unranked among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).