Adlai Stevenson High School vs Messmore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 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
Messmore Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students
| Measure | Adlai Stevenson High School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Messmore Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #220 of 591 | #43 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7435 of 16,910 | #3529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,881 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Messmore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 53.5).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 54.4%).
- •Messmore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.1).
- •Adlai Stevenson High School is the larger school with 1,881 students compared with 332.
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 Messmore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Messmore Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 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 Messmore Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adlai Stevenson High School: 1,881. Messmore Elementary School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adlai Stevenson High School and Messmore Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Adlai Stevenson High School is 220th of 591 and Messmore Elementary School is 43rd of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).