Mt Pleasant Senior High School vs Shepherd High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
Mount Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,066 students
Shepherd High School
Shepherd · Public high · Grades 9–12
519 students
| Measure | Mt Pleasant Senior High School Mount Pleasant, Michigan | Shepherd High School Shepherd, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 591 | #218 of 591 |
| National rank | #5880 of 16,910 | #7354 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,066 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 35.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Shepherd |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Pleasant Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 53.9).
- •Mt Pleasant Senior High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Shepherd High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Mt Pleasant Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 35.8%).
- •Mt Pleasant Senior High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 23.6).
- •Mt Pleasant Senior High School is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 519.
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 Mt Pleasant Senior High School better than Shepherd High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Pleasant Senior High School ranks higher (59.7 vs 53.9 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 Mt Pleasant Senior High School and Shepherd High School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Shepherd in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School: 1,066. Shepherd High School: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt Pleasant Senior High School and Shepherd High School rank in Michigan?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School is 163rd of 591 and Shepherd High School is 218th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).