Barber Elementary School vs Kosciuszko School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Kosciuszko School
Hamtramck · Public middle · Grades 7–8
279 students
| Measure | Barber Elementary School Highland Park, Michigan | Kosciuszko School Hamtramck, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1581 of 1,581 | #421 of 485 |
| National rank | #50238 of 50,301 | #13312 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 362 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 120.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 19% |
| city | Highland Park | Hamtramck |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kosciuszko School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 3.7).
- •Kosciuszko School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 3%).
- •Kosciuszko School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Kosciuszko School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 94.8%).
- •Kosciuszko School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 120.7).
- •Barber Elementary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 279.
- •Barber Elementary School is a charter school while Kosciuszko 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 Kosciuszko School?
On the Success Index (US), Kosciuszko School ranks higher (22.6 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 Kosciuszko School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Hamtramck in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barber Elementary School: 362. Kosciuszko School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barber Elementary School and Kosciuszko School rank in Michigan?
Barber Elementary School is 1581st of 1,581 and Kosciuszko School is 421st of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).