Barber Elementary School vs Davison ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barber Elementary School
Highland Park · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
362 students
Davison ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
765 students
| Measure | Barber Elementary School Highland Park, Michigan | Davison ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1581 of 1,581 | #1400 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50238 of 50,301 | #46953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 362 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 120.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 23% |
| city | Highland Park | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davison ElementaryMiddle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.3 vs 3.7).
- •Davison ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 3%).
- •Davison ElementaryMiddle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 11%).
- •Davison ElementaryMiddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 94.8%).
- •Davison ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 120.7).
- •Davison ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 362.
- •Barber Elementary School is a charter school while Davison ElementaryMiddle 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 Barber Elementary School better than Davison ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Davison ElementaryMiddle School ranks higher (16.3 vs 3.7 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 Barber Elementary School and Davison ElementaryMiddle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barber Elementary School: 362. Davison ElementaryMiddle School: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barber Elementary School and Davison ElementaryMiddle School rank in Michigan?
Barber Elementary School is 1581st of 1,581 and Davison ElementaryMiddle School is 1400th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).