Muskegon High School vs Muskegon Maritime Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Muskegon High School
Muskegon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,003 students
Muskegon Maritime Academy
Muskegon · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
141 students
| Measure | Muskegon High School Muskegon, Michigan | Muskegon Maritime Academy Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #540 of 591 | #1223 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15994 of 16,910 | #41151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,003 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muskegon Maritime Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 15.5).
- •Muskegon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 86.5%).
- •Muskegon Maritime Academy does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.3).
- •Muskegon High School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 141.
- •Muskegon High School is a public school while Muskegon Maritime Academy is a charter 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 Muskegon High School better than Muskegon Maritime Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Muskegon Maritime Academy ranks higher (25.9 vs 15.5 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 Muskegon High School and Muskegon Maritime Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Muskegon High School: 1,003. Muskegon Maritime Academy: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Muskegon High School and Muskegon Maritime Academy rank in Michigan?
Muskegon High School is 540th of 591 and Muskegon Maritime Academy is 1223rd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).