Adlai Stevenson High School vs Henry Ford II High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adlai Stevenson High School
Sterling Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
Henry Ford II High School
Sterling Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,663 students
| Measure | Adlai Stevenson High School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Henry Ford II High School Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 591 | #181 of 591 |
| National rank | #7435 of 16,910 | #6257 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,881 | 1,663 |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | 1,663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry Ford II High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 53.5).
- •Adlai Stevenson High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Henry Ford II High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Henry Ford II High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 54.4%).
- •Adlai Stevenson High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.0).
- •Adlai Stevenson High School is the larger school with 1,881 students compared with 1,663.
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 Adlai Stevenson High School better than Henry Ford II High School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry Ford II High School ranks higher (58.2 vs 53.5 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 Adlai Stevenson High School and Henry Ford II High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adlai Stevenson High School: 1,881. Henry Ford II High School: 1,663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adlai Stevenson High School and Henry Ford II High School rank in Michigan?
Adlai Stevenson High School is 220th of 591 and Henry Ford II High School is 181st of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).