Academy for Business and Technology Elementary vs Fordson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 601 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
256 students
Fordson High School
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
| Measure | Academy for Business and Technology Elementary Dearborn, Michigan | Fordson High School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1533 of 1,581 | #485 of 591 |
| National rank | #49740 of 50,301 | #14364 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 256 | 1,966 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 1,966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fordson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 8.8).
- •Fordson High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Fordson High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Fordson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 100%).
- •Academy for Business and Technology Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.3).
- •Fordson High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 256.
- •Academy for Business and Technology Elementary is a charter school while Fordson High School is a public 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 Academy for Business and Technology Elementary better than Fordson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fordson High School ranks higher (25.1 vs 8.8 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 Academy for Business and Technology Elementary and Fordson High School?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary: 256. Fordson High School: 1,966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Business and Technology Elementary and Fordson High School rank in Michigan?
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary is 1533rd of 1,581 and Fordson High School is 485th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).