Bates Academy vs Mumford 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.
Bates Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
773 students
Mumford High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
850 students
| Measure | Bates Academy Detroit, Michigan | Mumford High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 1,581 | #571 of 591 |
| National rank | #24176 of 50,301 | #16583 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 773 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 3% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bates Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 10.2).
- •Bates Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 3%).
- •Bates Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 12%).
- •Bates Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 85.9%).
- •Mumford High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.4).
- •Mumford High School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 773.
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 Bates Academy better than Mumford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bates Academy ranks higher (51.4 vs 10.2 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 Bates Academy and Mumford High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Academy: 773. Mumford High School: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Academy and Mumford High School rank in Michigan?
Bates Academy is 670th of 1,581 and Mumford High School is 571st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).