Academy for Business and Technology High School vs Julian O Strong Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 977 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Business and Technology High School
Melvindale · Charter high · Grades 6–12
231 students
Julian O Strong Middle School
Melvindale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
| Measure | Academy for Business and Technology High School Melvindale, Michigan | Julian O Strong Middle School Melvindale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 591 | #448 of 485 |
| National rank | #16333 of 16,910 | #14337 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 231 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 15% |
| city | Melvindale | Melvindale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Julian O Strong Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 13.0).
- •Julian O Strong Middle School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Julian O Strong Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Julian O Strong Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 98.7%).
- •Academy for Business and Technology High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.1).
- •Julian O Strong Middle School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 231.
- •Academy for Business and Technology High School is a charter school while Julian O Strong Middle 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 High School better than Julian O Strong Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Julian O Strong Middle School ranks higher (16.6 vs 13.0 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 High School and Julian O Strong Middle School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Melvindale and Melvindale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Business and Technology High School: 231. Julian O Strong Middle School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Business and Technology High School and Julian O Strong Middle School rank in Michigan?
Academy for Business and Technology High School is 552nd of 591 and Julian O Strong Middle School is 448th of 485 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).