AdamsYoung Building vs John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AdamsYoung Building
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
520 students
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
879 students
| Measure | AdamsYoung Building Detroit, Michigan | John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1460 of 1,581 | #1557 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48446 of 50,301 | #50002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 520 | 879 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 879 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 65.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AdamsYoung Building scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 7.2).
- •AdamsYoung Building does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 94.8%).
- •John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 65.0).
- •John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is the larger school with 879 students compared with 520.
- •AdamsYoung Building is a charter school while John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy 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 AdamsYoung Building better than John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), AdamsYoung Building ranks higher (13.1 vs 7.2 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 AdamsYoung Building and John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AdamsYoung Building: 520. John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy: 879. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AdamsYoung Building and John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy rank in Michigan?
AdamsYoung Building is 1460th of 1,581 and John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is 1557th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).