Oscar A Carlson High School vs ReethsPuffer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 279 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oscar A Carlson High School
Rockwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,104 students
ReethsPuffer High School
Muskegon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,107 students
| Measure | Oscar A Carlson High School Rockwood, Michigan | ReethsPuffer High School Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 591 | #382 of 591 |
| National rank | #9315 of 16,910 | #11147 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,104 | 1,107 |
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 1,107 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Rockwood | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oscar A Carlson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 39.2).
- •Oscar A Carlson High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Oscar A Carlson High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Oscar A Carlson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 46.5%).
- •ReethsPuffer High School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.0).
- •ReethsPuffer High School is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 1,104.
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 Oscar A Carlson High School better than ReethsPuffer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Oscar A Carlson High School ranks higher (46.5 vs 39.2 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 Oscar A Carlson High School and ReethsPuffer High School?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Rockwood and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oscar A Carlson High School: 1,104. ReethsPuffer High School: 1,107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oscar A Carlson High School and ReethsPuffer High School rank in Michigan?
Oscar A Carlson High School is 307th of 591 and ReethsPuffer High School is 382nd of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).