Orchard View High School vs Timberland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard View High School
Muskegon · Public high · Grades 9–12
543 students
Timberland Academy
Muskegon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
613 students
| Measure | Orchard View High School Muskegon, Michigan | Timberland Academy Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 591 | #1422 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13892 of 16,910 | #47505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 543 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard View High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 15.3).
- •Orchard View High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Orchard View High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Orchard View High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 97.1%).
- •Timberland Academy does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
- •Timberland Academy is the larger school with 613 students compared with 543.
- •Orchard View High School is a public school while Timberland 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 Orchard View High School better than Timberland Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard View High School ranks higher (27.4 vs 15.3 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 Orchard View High School and Timberland Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard View High School: 543. Timberland Academy: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard View High School and Timberland Academy rank in Michigan?
Orchard View High School is 466th of 591 and Timberland Academy is 1422nd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).