Beacon Elementary School vs Denby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Elementary School
Harper Woods · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
368 students
Denby High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
| Measure | Beacon Elementary School Harper Woods, Michigan | Denby High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1381 of 1,581 | #581 of 591 |
| National rank | #46461 of 50,301 | #16670 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 368 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2.5% |
| city | Harper Woods | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 9.0).
- •Beacon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 89.9%).
- •Denby High School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.4).
- •Denby High School is the larger school with 464 students compared with 368.
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 Beacon Elementary School better than Denby High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Elementary School ranks higher (17.2 vs 9.0 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 Beacon Elementary School and Denby High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Harper Woods and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Elementary School: 368. Denby High School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Elementary School and Denby High School rank in Michigan?
Beacon Elementary School is 1381st of 1,581 and Denby High School is 581st of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).