Alexander Hamilton Elementary School vs Wayne Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
Westland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
Wayne Memorial High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,257 students
| Measure | Alexander Hamilton Elementary School Westland, Michigan | Wayne Memorial High School Wayne, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1291 of 1,581 | #475 of 591 |
| National rank | #43567 of 50,301 | #14134 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 469 | 1,257 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 1,257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Westland | Wayne |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayne Memorial High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 22.0).
- •Alexander Hamilton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Wayne Memorial High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Wayne Memorial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 67.8%).
- •Alexander Hamilton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.0).
- •Wayne Memorial High School is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 469.
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 Alexander Hamilton Elementary School better than Wayne Memorial High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wayne Memorial High School ranks higher (26.3 vs 22.0 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 Alexander Hamilton Elementary School and Wayne Memorial High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Westland and Wayne in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School: 469. Wayne Memorial High School: 1,257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Hamilton Elementary School and Wayne Memorial High School rank in Michigan?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School is 1291st of 1,581 and Wayne Memorial High School is 475th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).